Archaeology´s Interactive Digs

Type of Resource: Electronic Field Trip, Research Resources, Teacher Tools and Information, Student tools and information
Free or Fee: Fee
Computer Needs: None Apparent
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This site is captivating as it shares ongoing scientific discoveries that lead to learning about the past. The field notes vary, of course, with each dig. Some scientists write factual accounts of the details, others share their days in a narrated account of all the events of the day. The images are clear and capture interesting moments or discoveries. Students can feel connected to real people at work in the field through the Q&A feature.

Description:

Archaeology Magazine brings interactive excavations to the Internet. "Follow online as ancient civilizations are unearthed. Get full access to frequently updated field notes, Q&A with archaeologists, personal journals and more!" Field notes are accompanied by captioned photos from the digs. Connect to the magazine´s homepage for more information related to archaeology.

Possible uses:

Classes can `participate´ in an archaeological dig by checking in daily with field scientists on active digs. Formulate and submit questions while studying information on the area, archaeology and the notes from the dig. Access past digs and study various digs, what was discovered, what obstacles were encountered and what unexpected things happened. Students can work in pairs to read through one of the dozen or so digs archived and compare the scientists´ experiences with each other. Teachers can select images and field notes to give a summarized version of current archaeologists´ work.

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Electronic Field Trip, Research Resources, Teacher Tools and Information, Student tools and information