Archaeological research helps us create knowledge of the past. Many foundational components are easily presented to children and can support the standards required in the curriculum. Activities for this session will involve the following: mapping artifacts in a sunken vessel, excavation exercise or the structure of a side of a cliff, and context discovery through artifacts. Participants will be able to implement cultural heritage education in their school's curriculum that focuses on critical thinking, discovery, and creating context. School media specialists can help teachers utilize real-world archaeological research and practice in fun ways that support the curriculum. The workshop will demonstrate how library instruction and program activities can support cultural and environmental heritage in the classroom for teachers. School media specialists can also include library resources that speak to the importance of cultural and environmental heritage.
Laura K Clark Hunt
University of Southern Mississippi
laura.clarkhunt@usm.edu
