Format
1. Introduction to presenter/program topic
2. Discussion of topic
3. Q&A session throughout the course of the presentation
4. Review
5. Wrap up
Objectives
After participating in this program, students will have a better understanding of archaeology, its role in recording history, and the daily responsibilities in the archaeology profession.
Standards Alignment
National Standards
Portions of the following content standards may be covered over the course of the program...
National Standards
NCTE – ELA K-12.4 Students adjust their use of spoken, written, and visual language (e.g., conventions, style, vocabulary) to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences and for different purposes.
NCTE – ELA K-12.12 Students use spoken, written, and visual language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for learning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of information).
NCSS - SS.2 Time, Continuity, and Change
NCSS - SS.5 Individuals, Groups, and Institutions
NCSS - SS.8 Science, Technology, and Society
State Standards
Portions of the following content standards may be covered over the course of the program...
Ohio Revised Standards – Social Studies
Grade Three
Theme: Communities: Past and Present, Near and Far
Topic: Historical Thinking and Skills
Content Statement 2: Primary sources such as artifacts, maps, and photographs can be used to show change over time.
Topic: Human Systems
Content Statement 6: Evidence of human modification of the environment can be observed in the local community.
Grade Four
Theme: Ohio in the United States
Topic: Historical Thinking and Concepts
Content Statement 2: Primary and secondary sources can be used to create historical narratives.
Topic: Heritage
Content Standard 3: Various groups of people have lived in Ohio over time including prehistoric and historic American Indians, migrating settlers and immigrants. Interactions among these groups have resulted in both cooperation and conflict.
Grade Five
Theme: Regions and People of the Western Hemisphere
Topic: Early Civilizations
Content Standard 2: Early Indian civilizations (Maya, Inca, Aztec, Mississippian) existed in the Western Hemisphere prior to the arrival of Europeans. These civilizations had developed unique governments, social structures, religions, technologies, and agricultural practices and products.
Grade Six
Theme: Regions and People of the Eastern Hemisphere
Topic: Civic Participation and Skills
Content Statement 9: Different perspectives on a topic can be obtained from a variety of historic and contemporary sources. Sources can be examined for accuracy.
Grade Seven
Theme: World Studies from 750 B.C. to 1600 A.D.: Ancient Greece to the First Global Age
Topic: Historical Thinking and Skills
Content Statement 1: Historians and archaeologists describe historical events and issues from the perspectives of people living at the time to avoid evaluating the past in terms of today’s norms and values.
Grade Eight
Theme: US Studies from 1492 to 1877: Exploration through Reconstruction
Topic: Historical Thinking and Skills
Content Statement 1: Primary and secondary sources are used to examine events from multiple perspectives and to present and defend a position.
Common Core State Standards
ELA CCSS: SL.3.1, SL.4.1, SL.5.1, SL.6.1, SL.7.1, SL.8.1