Jackson County Parks + Rec and the Truman Library invite you to take an exciting trip back in time!
Practice the basics of scientific inquiry using archaeological data. Learn how archaeologists investigate and interpret past cultures and peoples. Finally, learn how to incorporate all of this into your classrooms or other settings. Archaeology is an excellent tool for engaging youth in science education.
Participants will receive full instruction in archaeological science for the classroom and complete curriculum guide and materials.
During this workshop, participants will investigate an historic 1869 farmstead. Using data from an actual excavation at the farmstead, students will learn how archaeologists study the past. Studies of such farmsteads and farm residences are appropriate in Missouri since many similar sites are found throughout the state. The workshop will also participate in activities at the Truman Library and engage in archaeological fieldwork (optional) at the Lone Jack Battlefield Museum.
***Optional: up to 2 graduate credit hours can be taken from Lindenwood University. Tuition is $60 per hour.***
Schedule
July 24-25 (8:30-4:00): Fort Osage Education Center Fort Osage National Historic Landmark 107 Osage Street Sibley, MO 64088
July 26(8:30-4:00): Truman Library 500 W US Hwy 24 Independence, MO 64050
July 27-28(8:30-4:00) [optional]: Lone Jack Battlefield Museum 301 S. Bynum Road Lone Jack, MO 64070
Instructors
Gail Lundeen, Missouri Project Archaeology CoordinatorJohn Peterson, Interpretive Resource Specialist III, Missouri Dept. of Natural ResourcesMark Adams, Truman Library Education Director
June 23, 2016 / Administrator / Comments Off on Area Teachers Learn to Incorporate Archaeology into the Classroom
Jackson County Parks + Rec, the Truman Library and the Atkins-Johnson Farm & Museum offered a class for Teachers, Interpreters & Museum Docents to learn how to incorporate Archaeology into the classroom.
During this workshop, participants investigated a historic farmstead that was found in southwest Montana in 1869. Using data from an actual excavation at the Tinsley Farmhouse, participants learned how archaeologists study the past. Studies of such farmsteads and farm residences are appropriate in Missouri since many similar sites are found throughout the state. Indeed, the Tinsley family ended up in Montana because they fled the bloodshed in Missouri during the Civil War.
The workshop also participated in activities at Fort Osage National Historic Landmark, the Truman Library and engaged in two days of archaeological fieldwork at the Atkins-Johnson Farm & Museum. Participants also had the opportunity to receive two graduate credit hours from Lindenwood University.
A portion of the Big Shoal Baptist Church foundation. Photo taken during Project Archaeology 2014.
Jackson County Parks + Rec, the Truman Library, and the Atkins-Johnson Farm & Museum will be offering a class for Teachers, Interpreters & Museum docents to learn how to incorporate Archaeology into the classroom.
Practice the basics of scientific inquiry using archaeological data. Learn how archaeologists investigate and interpret past cultures and peoples. Finally, learn how to incorporate all of this into your classrooms or other settings. Archaeology is an excellent tool for engaging youth in science education.
Participants will receive full instruction in archaeological science for the classroom and a complete curriculum guide and materials.
Participants also have the option to receive up to 2 graduate credit hours from Lindenwood University. Tuition is $60 per credit hour.
Teaching Archaeology though the Common Core will be offered June 20-24, 2016
Jackson County Parks + Rec, the Truman Library, and the Atkins-Johnson Farm & Museum will be offering a class for Teachers, Interpreters & Museum Docents to learn how to incorporate Archaeology into the classroom.
Practice the basics of scientific inquiry using archaeological data. Learn how archaeologists investigate and interpret past cultures and peoples. Finally, learn how to incorporate all of this into your classrooms or other settings. Archaeology is an excellent tool for engaging youth in science education.
Participants will receive full instruction in archaeological science for the classroom and a complete curriculum guide and materials.
Participants also have the option to receive up to 2 graduate credit hours from Lindenwood University. Tuition is $60 per credit hour.
Teaching Archaeology though the Common Core will be offered June 16-20, 2014.
