Location: Rocklin
Day & Time: Tuesday 9:30-10:40
Grade: 7th-12th
Mentor: Caelan Lowry
Email: caelanelowry@gmail.com
 
Digging into Archaeology
 
In this class, we will learn about the science of archaeology. Survey sites, analyze artifacts, and get our hands dirty with excavation! Travel back in time and learn about past civilizations!
 
Archaeology helps us understand ancient people through the items they left behind. From the tallest pyramid to the smallest pottery sherd, past cultures have a lot of knowledge to share! Through analysis, archaeologists can answer the questions they have about the past. Much of what we know about ancient cultures comes from archaeology. Sites such as Pompeii, the Valley of Kings, and Machu Picchu show the accomplishments of their respective civilizations. 
 
Outcomes:
This class is designed to teach the scientific process as applied to archaeology, including: research, fieldwork, and analysis. We will also learn about important archaeological sites around the world. The class exercises are designed to improve skills in research and critical thinking. 
 
Class Activities:
We will complete study questions based on slideshows, worksheets and research projects in class. We will also have hands-on projects like surveying, themed crafts, and a mini excavations.
 
Materials:
Please bring a note-taking device (pencil & paper or computer) to class. Everything else will be provided.
 
All classes are full-year classes. Students enrolled in a Fall Semester class will automatically enroll for the Spring Semester in December to ensure their place in the class. Pricing is per semester.