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Cle´mence Iacconi; Jonathan Piard; Elena Tosi-Brandi; Franc¸ois Azambourg; Marion Dubois; Vincent Cre´ance; Loi¨c Bertrand – Journal of Chemical Education, 2024
There is a gap between the importance of certain archeological material sources and their perception, both by professionals and by the general public. Textiles, for example, are essential to understanding practices that marked daily life and rituals in the past, but they have often been extremely degraded over time, particularly in temperate…
Descriptors: Archaeology, Chemistry, Active Learning, Student Projects
Mitchell, Allyson; Linn, Sarah; Yoshida, Hitomi – Journal of Museum Education, 2019
As younger generations become immersed in technology, museums and cultural institutions must create a familiar digital experience to cultivate connections with the 21st century visitor. Authors present an example of working with institutional content experts to create a digital outreach package that activates the museum's content to engage K-12…
Descriptors: Museums, Expertise, Elementary Secondary Education, Interdisciplinary Approach
Beaule, Christine D.; Quintana, Benito – Arts and Humanities in Higher Education: An International Journal of Theory, Research and Practice, 2017
We argue for an interdisciplinary pedagogical approach that we call the Integration of Research and Education in the Classroom, which highlights and crosses disciplinary boundaries to challenge each field's assumptions, limitations, conceptual and interpretive purview. We use a set of examples that center on problematizing various aspects of the…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Interdisciplinary Approach, Foreign Policy, Archaeology
Gandy, S. Kay – Social Education, 2007
The fascination with buried treasures and lost civilizations transcends all ages and serves as an effective magnet for drawing students toward the study of archaeology. Connecting students to the past gives them a better understanding of their own present and future. In this article, the author describes how the scientific method of investigation…
Descriptors: Scientific Methodology, Archaeology, Skill Development, Teaching Methods
Barden, Elmo – Curriculum Review, 1984
Describes the methods, objectives, and benefits of both a simulated and a genuine archaeological dig planned and carried out by an archaeology class at the Morris Central High School in Morris, New York. (MBR)
Descriptors: Archaeology, Experiential Learning, Interdisciplinary Approach, Objectives

Russo, Richard – Science Teacher, 1997
Describes investigations in archaeoastronomy that combine modern archaeology with the mathematical precision of practical astronomy. Helps students develop an understanding of a society's astronomical systems which can lead to a knowledge of their religion, art, mathematics, writings, calendar, myths, and agricultural practices. (JRH)
Descriptors: Archaeology, Astronomy, Cultural Literacy, Educational Strategies
Wolf, Dennie Palmer, Ed.; Balick, Dana, Ed.; Craven, Julie, Ed. – 1997
This book outlines how to combine the skills of archaeology with the exploration of social studies in the classroom and illustrates how a network of teachers transformed their social studies courses into dynamic, multicultural inquiries using the tools and questions of archaeology. It explains how middle school social studies teachers tamed their…
Descriptors: Archaeology, Cross Cultural Studies, Elementary Secondary Education, Integrated Activities

Gutierrez, Esta Diamond; Sanchez, Yvette – Journal of Geography, 1993
Describes a primary-level field geography program in which students explore the geography and archaeology of their rural community. Presents a set of mapping activities to help students understand cardinal directions and use locational skills. Concludes that the program has successfully involved students, parents, and community members in…
Descriptors: Archaeology, Cartography, Class Activities, Community Cooperation
Eiser, Leslie – Classroom Computer Learning, 1990
The use of programs on the topic of dinosaurs in interdisciplinary exercises which may include mathematics, science, history, and language arts is described. Reviews of 16 different computer programs are included. Possible misconceptions and how they are dealt with in various programs are discussed. (CW)
Descriptors: Archaeology, Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education

Gardner, Cynthia C. – Social Studies, 1997
Describes a fourth grade teacher's interdisciplinary efforts at imparting the joys of archaeology to her students. The students read fiction and non-fiction materials about the physical environments and participated in a series of hands-on learning activities. These involved simulated archaeological digs, personal artifacts, and realia. (MJP)
Descriptors: Active Learning, Archaeology, Class Activities, Experiential Learning

Ovoian, Gary; Gregory, Don – Social Studies Review, 1991
Presents a program for teaching social studies through a simulated archaeological dig. Describes an integrated lesson in solving real problems through a variety of disciplines making full use of technology. Discusses objectives, project organization, and the necessary materials. Emphasizes student interest in learning through experience. Includes…
Descriptors: Archaeology, Classroom Environment, Computer Assisted Instruction, Critical Thinking