The Society for American Archaeology offers two brochures that
have been developed to answer frequently asked questions about
archaeology. In addition, the SAA's Public Education Committee
has developed a variety of resources to help educators
incorporate archaeology into classroom teaching. Many of these
materials are now available on the SAA web site. Resources
marked with a * are available in
print format and can be ordered from SAA.
Materials Available:
*History Beneath the Sea: Nautical Archaeology
in the Classroom (Teaching Module 1, SAA
Public Education Committee, 2001) Edited by KC
Smith and Amy Douglass
Includes background reading, classroom
activities and resources, for educators and
students.
$4.95 members + shipping
$5.95 for non-SAA
members
*The Path to Becoming An Archaeologist Brochure that focuses on making
archaeology a career.
1-10, no charge
11-50,
free + $5 shipping fee
51-100, $.25 per
brochure + $5 shipping fee
*Experience Archaeology Brochure that explains how individuals
can become responsibly involved in archaeology.
1-10, no charge
11-50, free with $5
shipping fee
51-100, $.25 per
brochure + $5 shipping fee
Archaeology
and Public Education Internet based newsletter posted
quarterly featuring information on archaeology
education issues, upcoming programs and
workshops, news and notes, and state archaeology
celebrations.
Archaeology & You Internet based publication that describes
the discipline of archaeology, career
information, and how to become involved in
archaeological projects locally or nationally.
Roster
of Network Coordinators List of individuals representing nearly
every state and province in North America, who
can be contacted for details about local
archaeology education resources and activities.
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