Presented is a classroom activity designed to acquaint students with sampling techniques before going into the field. Using a one-inch quadrat, students sample a printed page and learn to collect and interpret their data. Performance objectives, preassessment, teaching strategies, postassessment, and illustrations are included. (MA)

Provides hints for teaching a unit on fossils, with special emphasis on the use of field trips. Suggests several points for a successful field experience and describes how the author used local fossil sites to involve students in field trips. (MA)

Outlined is background information and procedures for conducting an archaeological dig including vocabulary, tools, site selection, and pre- and post-dig activities. (DC)