Eight secondary seniors participated in an archaeological excavation, an experience in confluent learning, that is, an attempt to duplicate real life in the context of an education discipline. The three week experience gave the students an exciting sense of history, archaeological skills, and a feeling of camaraderie among new friends. (JH)

Provides a rationale for integrating archaeology into the social studies classroom, suggesting archaeology topics that satisfy knowledge goals in the curriculum. Describes field trip, excavation, and experimental archaeology activities. Includes lists of archaeological agencies and teacher references. (LS)

Describes the programs of the Archaeological Resource Centre (Toronto), the first such center in any public education system. Programs offered are based on a cognitive skills development model, and are designed as experiential learning classes. Explains how basic archaeological skills are linked to the curriculum. (LS)