Workshop Description

Struggling to make archaeology more than just a “fun activity” in the classroom? Led by veteran educators (who moonlight as passionate avocational archaeologists), this virtual workshop will show you how to align archaeology lessons with national and state grade level standards, fostering archaeological stewardship in students. You’ll learn to navigate the complexities of current education systems, including limitations created by school safety, standardized testing, and technology distractions. We’ll delve into the intricacies of state and national standards, helping you understand how to effectively incorporate archaeology into your curriculum. Discover strategies to seamlessly integrate archaeology into existing curriculums and take away teaching methods adaptable to various contexts and archaeological teachings. This session will empower you with the skills and knowledge to make fun and impactful lessons aligned with educational standards.

About the Instructor

Julia Berg and Sarah Mason are former classroom teachers, amateur archaeologists, and co-founders of Digging Deeper, LLC, an educational consulting company. With more than 25 years of combined classroom experience, Julia and Sarah are leaders in Social Studies education. They have developed curriculum for both elementary and middle school grades, and specialize in training educators to navigate difficult historical conversations in the classroom.

What to Expect

As part of Archaeology in the Community’s Brush Up series of workshops, participants will receive:

• a certificate of completion
• expert instruction and Q&A during the live virtual workshop
• a copy of the presentation slides
• a video recording of the session
• a document of resources and key points
• a short quiz to test understanding