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Archaeological Methods
jeremy freeman
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(115)
This class will cover methods to discover and study archaeological sites.
Class experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Course Description Most people, when they think of archaeology, generally think archaeology is only excavation; that is if they weren’t already thinking about dinosaurs. Excavation isn't all there is to archaeology but it is certainly an important part and possibly the most notable part that sets it apart from other sciences. However, not all archaeologists work on excavations and even those that do, excavation only includes one part of their job. There are many jobs with which an...
Students will learn about what archaeologists do including the identification of sites, excavation methods, dating methods, mapping sites, and artifact description.
I am a professional archaeologist for over 20 years that has worked at sites throughout the United States and the world. I am currently the tribal archaeologist for the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. I also teach archaeology/anthropology classes at Sitting Bull College and am a historic interpretive guide at On-A-Slant Mandan Indian Village at Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park in Mandan, North Dakota. I have been engaged in teaching youth about the science of archaeology since AD 2000.
Homework Offered
Each week students will be provided with instructions for completing labs related to each week's topic. The labs are entirely optional but are recommended to help enhance the students' understanding of the topic.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
1 file available upon enrollment• Sand art kit (includes bottle, various color sand, cork) may find at Dollar Tree or Walmart for under $10 • Popsicle stick • Button or bead • Pebbles • Funnel (optional) • 3-4 identical ceramic dishes (e.g. plates, mugs, bowls, etc.) [busted] • Plastic grocery bag • Wooden or rubber mallet • Old newspaper • Gloves (recommended) • All-purpose glue • Ruler (with metric) • Protractor • Downloaded/printed pdf documents
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Class material will include images of tombs and human skeletal remains.
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(115)
Jeremy is currently the lead archaeologist for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. He is the founder and archaeological program coordinator for Archaeology Learning Group. He received his B.A. in anthropology at Heidelberg College...
Group Class
$10
weekly or $60 for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
60 min
Completed by 12 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
1-18 learners per class
