Hands-On Archaeology: Authentic Learning Experiences That Engage Students in STEM (Grades 4-5) - Softcover

White, John R.; Oveross, Mattie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1618218514 ISBN 13: 9781618218513

Publisher: Routledge, 2019

Synopsis

Hands-On Archaeology immerses students in the world of real-life archaeologists. Through engaging authentic learning experiences, students will discover artifacts from the past and participate in archaeological digs while building STEM skills, as well as making connections to geography, history, art, and English language arts. This book is packed with activities that can easily be conducted in the classroom using everyday materials and includes everything teachers need to help students conduct real-life archaeological digs. From participating in digs in the classroom to conducting digs in the community, students will not just learn about archaeology―they will be archaeologists!

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About the Author

John R. White, Ph.D., was a professor of anthropology and archaeology for more than 35 years. He was actively involved in field research, resulting in the publication of more than 200 scholarly articles, reports, monographs, and books on various subjects ranging from archaeological method and theory to Native American civil rights and Ohio and Oregon prehistory, early ironmaking, archaeoastronomy, and industrial archaeology. Mattie Oveross is curriculum director at E.A. Young Academy and a doctoral student in the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of North Texas.

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2019
• ISBN 10: 1618218514
• ISBN 13: 9781618218513
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 212