August 22, 2024
7:00-8:00 PM
Location: Zoom
This is an archived workshop, meaning it is no longer a live event. You can purchase access to the recording and associated learning materials for this workshop. Once purchased, you will receive an email with the password to access the contents below. If you are a recurring donor of any amount, you receive full access to the catalog of archived Brush Up Workshops.
Workshop Description
The future of archaeology lies in the generations to come. Educating children about archaeology and its impacts gives them a fuller understanding of how our histories are created. Archaeology in the Community is an organization developed to educate youth about the fundamentals of archaeological methods with the goal of promoting the development of archaeological literate citizens. These are citizens who understand basic archaeological terminology and process, who understand their place in local history, and who have a general understanding of the importance of preserving heritage—including their own.
This one-hour virtual workshop will discuss the fundamentals of teaching archaeology to K-12 students. Participants will learn how to communicate with different age groups, understand youth culture, develop lessons that are representative of the student population, and—most importantly—how to balance activities so that they are fun and engaging!
About the Instructor
Dr. Alexandra Jones is an education leader focused on community outreach and service. Dr. Jones has been an educator for more than 16 years; she has taught in multiple educational environments from primary schools to museums. She obtained dual Bachelors of Arts degrees from Howard University in History and Anthropology in 2001. She obtained a Master’s degree in History from Howard University in 2003 and then attended University of California, Berkeley to obtain a PhD in Historical Archaeology in 2010. Dr. Jones worked for PBS’s television show Time Team America as the Archaeology Field School Director, where she directed field schools for junior high and high school students at each of the sites for the 2013 season. Dr. Jones is the President of the Society of Black Archaeologists and on the Board of Directors of the St. Croix Archaeological Society. She was appointed by President Biden to become the current Chair of the Cultural Property Advisory Committee.
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