The document discusses various ways to teach archaeology to students, including hands-on activities in the classroom, museum visits, and participating in archaeological digs. It provides examples of resources available for integrating archaeological methods and evidence into the classroom, such as visiting heritage sites and museums, conducting classroom activities using artifacts and photographs, and exploring online publications and programs. The document emphasizes giving students tangible experiences to develop critical thinking and foster interest in history through archaeology.

1. Hands-on History: teaching archaeology to students - experiences from the classroom, from the museum, and from the field Building Bridges for Historical Learning 28-9 March 2011 Dr Craig Barker Sydney University Museums

2. The Nicholson Museum at the University of Sydney

3. Nicholson Museum Education Room

4. Nicholson Museum Galleries

7. Archaeological Excavations at Nea Paphos in Cyprus

10. What Is Archaeology? Archaeology , or archeology (from Greek ἀ ρχαιολογία, archaiologia ) is the study of past human societies, primarily through the recovery and analysis of the material culture and environmental data which they have left behind, which includes artefacts, architecture, biofacts and cultural landscapes. Archaeology studies human history from the development of the first stone tools 2.5 million years ago up until recent decades.

11. What Archaeology is Not! Only practiced overseas, and Only practiced on ancient cultures Material culture can help us understand the Australian narrative too

12. An understanding of archaeological processes and analysis can bring to students: tangible learning experiences through “holding history” (hands-on experiences) development of critical thinking through artefact analysis development of multiple interpretations based on available evidence a different and memorable experience (particularly if it is out of the classroom) a fun and entertaining learning experience

13. Two types of approaches to archaeological analysis that needs to be considered: General archaeological methodology, theory and practices (How, Where, Why, What, When) Site/Culture/Artefact Specific Research (e.g. Pompeii, ancient ceramic production, The Rocks, etc.) The level of investigative detail by the students can be varied according to age and complexity of the study, but an understanding of archaeological processes as well as historical processes gives students a more holistic understanding of past lives.

15. Integrating historical evidence with archaeological evidence

16. WHAT RESOURCES ARE AVAILABLE TO TEACHERS TO HELP YOU MAKE ARCHAEOLOGY ACCESSIBLE TO STUDENTS?

17. 1. Participation on a Dig Australian international excavation projects with volunteer programs (for adults) include: University of Sydney excavations in Paphos, Cyprus Pella, Jordan Central Asian Project (Uzbekistan) Angkor, Cambodia http://www.arts.usyd.edu.au/archaeology/research/projects.shtml

18. Participation on a Dig How to find out participatory excavations: Archaeological Institute of America Fieldwork Opportunities: www.archaeological.org/webinfo.php?page=10016 Earthwatch: http://www.earthwatch.org/

20. 2. Visiting Heritage Sites or Excavations Many Australian examples The Big Dig, The Rocks

21. Port Arthur, Tasmania

22. Mungo National Park, New South Wales

23. Visiting Heritage and Archaeological Sites Overseas examples Tour groups that specialise in school tours

24. Academy Travel www.academytravel.com.au

25. University of Sydney’s Centre for Continuing Education Study Tours Real Travel www.realtravel.com.au

26. 3. Visiting Museums ANCIENT CULTURES Nicholson Museum (University of Sydney) Museum of Ancient Cultures (Macquarie University) Ian Potter Museum of Art (University of Melbourne) John Elliot Museum (University of Tasmania) RD Milns Antiquities Museum (University of Queensland) Abbey Museum of Art & Archaeology

29. Focus on tacit hands-on experiences

34. Australian Historical Museums Australian Museum National Museum of Australian Australian War Memorial Historic Houses Trusts Properties Hyde Park Barracks Australian Maritime Museum Mary MacKillop Place Museum Powerhouse Museum Sydney Jewish Museum Macleay Museum (University of Sydney) Etc.

35. MUSEUMS ONLINE British Museum (Explore)

36. http://www.britishmuseum.org/explore/explore_introduction.aspx

37. 4. Archaeology in the Classroom Activities you can do…. Your own hands-on workshops

41. Classroom Activities Using historical photographs

42. Classroom Activities Your own dig or survey

43. Classroom Activities Archaeology is About Recording Descriptive and visual skills for students Work on your descriptive powers. Practice describing simple everyday objects around you, even: a telephone, a book, a DVD, a tree, a tin can, a coin. You don't have to describe what it's used for, necessarily, but what is the texture like, what is its over all shape, what colour is it. Use a thesaurus, just pack your descriptions with words. Sharpen your visual skills. Buildings are perfect for this. Find an older building--doesn't have to be terribly old, 75 years or more would be fine. If it is old enough, the house you live in works perfectly. Look at it closely and try to see if you can tell what might have happened to it. Are there scars from old renovations? Can you tell if a room or a window sill was painted a different color once? Is there a crack in the wall? Is there a bricked-up window? Is there a stain on the ceiling? Is there a staircase that goes nowhere or a doorway that's permanently shut? Try to figure out what happened.

44. HOW DO I STAY UP TO DATE WITH RELEVANT ARCHAEOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS AND NEW RESEARCH? http://www.earthwatch.org/

45. Keeping Up To Date With Research: Archaeology Magazines Archaeology Bi-monthly publication of the Archaeological Institute of America Now in its fiftieth year

46. Biblical Archaeology Review BAR covers the archaeology of the old and new testaments in a nondenominational way; often controversial, always entertaining

47. Current Archaeology Britain's leading archaeology magazine; and a great source of archaeology news for the United Kingdom.

48. Minerva Published in London six times a year, Minerva covers primarily, but not exclusively, old world archaeology with an emphasis on ancient art history.

49. www.pasthorizons.com Past Horizons – a free bi-monthly online magazine

50. Children’s magazines Dig Whacky but True

51. TV Programs Time Team (Produced by Channel 4 in UK, screened on ABC in Australia)

52. DVD - Astarte Resources http://www.astarte.com.au/

53. Keeping Up To Date Online E-Newsletters AIA e-Update Archaeology Daily News www.archaeologydaily.com Ancient World News (ABC) www.abc.net.au/science/news/ancient Explorator groups.yahoo.com/group/Explorator Don’t Forget Social Networking Site - many excavation projects have Facebook and YouTube profiles

54. Keeping Up To Date With Archaeological Research: Blogs www.archaeologydigs.blogspot.com/

55. Fieldwork Websites and Blogs http://www.archaeology.org/interactive/ Blogs from: Pompeii, Sagalassos, Black Sea, Arizona

56. www.paphostheatre.com

57. www.paphostheatre.com

58. Time Map: http://www.timemap.net/

59. Podcasts

60. National Archaeology Week Held the third week of May each year www. archaeologyweek .com/ Includes a list of tertiary institutions in Australian that offer archaeology and archaeology-related courses.

61. Joining Archaeological Societies NEAF (Near Eastern Archaeology Foundation) AAIA (Australian Archaeological Institute at Athens) AIA (Archaeological Institute of America) ASHA (Australian Society of Historical Archaeology) AAA (Australian Archaeological Association) Sydney University Ancient History Teachers Hub (ACAHA@Sydney) www.arts.usyd.edu.au/sophi/community/for_teachers.shtml

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