Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Discovering the Past/ an Introduction to Archaeology
This is a good, solid, but concise introduction to what archaeology is, how a site is set up, what one uses artifacts for, and how to approach a site. It is written for the teacher's newsletter from Colonial Williamsburg.
University of Florida
Underwater Archaeology, Paleoindian Origins and History
The discovery of the Pre-Clovis Monte Verde campsite supports the Coastal Migration Theory. Article suggests that underwater archaeology method is key to finding other submerged Pre-Clovis campsites.
Other
Archaeological Legacy Institute: Archaeology Channel: Video Buffet
This site has a large collection of free videos featuring various archaeology sites all over the world.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Relative Dating in Archaeology [Pdf]
Activities for the classroom that teach about stratigraphy and seriation, two methods used in the relative dating of objects in archaeology.
Other
The Archaeology Channel
A fascinating site offering a variety of podcasts which cover numerous locations around the world.
Archaeological Institute of America
Archaeology Archive: A Monumental Feud by Roger Atwood
An article describing the oldest city found in the Americas: Caral, Peru. The author gives details on how there is a disagreement between members of the original team of archaeologists who dated the site in 2001. This has led to two...
Alberta Online Encyclopedia
Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Digging Up History: An Overview of Archaeology in Alberta
Learn in detail the archaeology of Alberta from earliest times to pre-contact. Almost 1000 images are included.
American Geosciences Institute
American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: Space Archaeology
Want to be an archaeologist without leaving school? Use a computer to become a space archaeologist and identify burial sites on Earth.
Read Works
Read Works: Archaeologists Hit a Homer Run
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about a sarcophagus found by archaeologists in Asia. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
University of Iowa
Iowa Office of the State Archaeologist: Early Paleoindian Period
Clovis and Folsom projectile points tell archaeologists a lot about the distribution of Paleoindians across North America. Read about these points, how they were made, and where these points were found in Iowa.
PBS
Idaho Ptv: Dialogue for Kids: Archaeology
A collection of archaeology facts and links. While there are links to videos, they may no longer work.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Why Is Archaeology Important
Discusses the reasons that archaeology is important for helping humans to understand the past.
Science Struck
Science Struck: What Tools Do Archaeologists Use
A list, with descriptions, of tools used by archaeologists.
Archaeological Institute of America
Archaeology.org: Archaeology Magazine
A magazine dedicated to archeology. Includes recent discoveries, videos, articles, interactive digs, and more.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Traces: Historic Archaeology
Excellent lesson plans that challenge learners to consider every day uses for artifacts. Site provides an analysis worksheet that will help students consider the importance of artifacts in understanding historical people. Links to sites...
Other
Museum of Ontario Archaeology
The Museum of Ontario Archaeology in London, Ontario conducts and supports research into the archaeological history of Southwestern Ontario in the past 11,000 years. The 'Discover' section describes some of the work being done by museum...
Archaeological Institute of America
Archaeology: The Modern Sack of Nineveh
An article about stolen Assyrian artifacts. It has many links to photos of Assyrian art and architecture, along with detailed images and illustrations.
Other
The Bible and Archaeology: King David's Reign: A Nation United
Detailed discussion of King David's rise to power in Jerusalem and his significance.
Read Works
Read Works: Buried Treasure
[Free Registration/Login Required] This passage focuses on archaeologists in Egypt who found a 4,500-year-old boat near the Great Pyramid. It is followed by a comprehension question set.
Archaeological Institute of America
Archaeology: Diving With the Dead
Follow a team of divers as they explore the famous cenotes of the Yucatan peninsula. These cenotes hold secrets of Mayan culture still waiting to be told.
Louisiana Department of Education
Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: English Language Arts: Grade 6: If Stones Could Speak
Sixth graders will explore history and will learn that archaeologists, like detectives, work to piece together the past through investigation. Archaeological research provides us with stories of human history that help us understand the...
Curated OER
National Park Service: Archaeology for Interpreters
The National Park Service provides a guide for new interpreters--that can also be readily understood by students--to learn archeological methods, how archeological interpretations are made, and how to encourage concern for the...
Other
Archaeology.info: Homo Habilis
This Archaeology.Info page contains information on the species Homo Habilis. The site includes an introduction, diagnostic features, conclusion, and bibliography.
Other
Archaeology.info: Australopithecus Robustus
This Archaeology.Info site contains information on the Australopithecus Robustus. This site also includes an extensive section on diagnostic features and references.
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