Summer
Archaeology Project
During a four week summer program at the North Windham Elementary School, 47 fourth grade students participated
in a series of archaeological exercises.
The Chauvet-Pont-d'Arc Cave
An Extraordinary Archaeological Find: A Decorated Paleolithic Cave in the Ardèche Region of France is brought to
you on-line by Direction Régionale des Affaires Culturelles.
Archaeological Sampling Strategies
Archaeologists use a variety of methods to find and/or test sites. The three basic strategies are often used, Systematic
Sampling, Random Sampling, and Judgmental Sampling, are described in detail by Jonathan Lizee and Thomas Plunkett
of the University of Connecticut.
Virtual Archaeology
These activities were designed so that as you go through them, you'll be making the same decisions and asking yourself
the same questions that an archaeologist would ask. By going through the activities you're taking the first steps
to become an archaeologist.
Archaeological Analysis: Pieces of the Past
A lesson plan developed for the Royal Ontario Museum Web Activities section that takes students through the experience
of being an archaeologist.
Links to the Past
The National Parks Service is responsible for preserving and protecting many important archaeological sites. This
site will guide you to several interesting reports and supporting educational materials.
