Brief Program Outline
Title of Instructional Program
Archaeology Field School
Subject Matter
Archaeology and the excavation processes
Brief Program Outline
The first portion of the program, the instructor will explain archaeology, directions, definitions and tools to the participants. Gridding will be briefly discussed as the site will already be measured and gridded out beforehand. A description of the site will be specified to the students along with ideas of what might have lived there (Native Americans, colonists), helped to give them a basis for their hypothesis about the site. Lastly, the instructor will go over how to properly and safely use the tools provided and the consequences if the rules are not followed.
In the second portion, students are split …show more content…
It is essential that the students remember the basic processes of field work in archaeology and how to correctly excavate and classify artifacts. Another program goal is for each student to be able to formulate theories from the artifacts and soil patterns to help identify an archaeological site.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the program, participants will be able to:
• Demonstrate excavation and screening procedures.
• Comprehend and identify the definition and meaning of archaeology.
• Distinguish terms and tools associated with archaeology.
• Understand the Native American and colonist culture.
• Demonstrate an understanding of artifacts recovered.
• Ability to hypothesize ideas about artifacts and the archaeological site.
• Capability to communicate with fellow classmates to properly excavate and screen. Applied Learning …show more content…
They are given the opportunity to ask their own questions about the program and about what they are learning. Archaeology is usually known by most, but unfortunately, most people have false or altered knowledge of the subject. Indian Jones, for instance, gives the viewer an altered perception of what archaeology is and what archaeologists do. This program will create new links of pre-existing knowledge about archaeology. By continually repeating and putting the techniques to real-life use over and over again, where they are actively involved, it will offer numerous links solidifying the new knowledge. Each person will have the ability to construct their perception of what is taught, choosing to integrate the new knowledge
Archaeology Field School
Subject Matter
Archaeology and the excavation processes
Brief Program Outline
The first portion of the program, the instructor will explain archaeology, directions, definitions and tools to the participants. Gridding will be briefly discussed as the site will already be measured and gridded out beforehand. A description of the site will be specified to the students along with ideas of what might have lived there (Native Americans, colonists), helped to give them a basis for their hypothesis about the site. Lastly, the instructor will go over how to properly and safely use the tools provided and the consequences if the rules are not followed.
In the second portion, students are split …show more content…
It is essential that the students remember the basic processes of field work in archaeology and how to correctly excavate and classify artifacts. Another program goal is for each student to be able to formulate theories from the artifacts and soil patterns to help identify an archaeological site.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the program, participants will be able to:
• Demonstrate excavation and screening procedures.
• Comprehend and identify the definition and meaning of archaeology.
• Distinguish terms and tools associated with archaeology.
• Understand the Native American and colonist culture.
• Demonstrate an understanding of artifacts recovered.
• Ability to hypothesize ideas about artifacts and the archaeological site.
• Capability to communicate with fellow classmates to properly excavate and screen. Applied Learning …show more content…
They are given the opportunity to ask their own questions about the program and about what they are learning. Archaeology is usually known by most, but unfortunately, most people have false or altered knowledge of the subject. Indian Jones, for instance, gives the viewer an altered perception of what archaeology is and what archaeologists do. This program will create new links of pre-existing knowledge about archaeology. By continually repeating and putting the techniques to real-life use over and over again, where they are actively involved, it will offer numerous links solidifying the new knowledge. Each person will have the ability to construct their perception of what is taught, choosing to integrate the new knowledge