Archaeology: The Study of the Human Past
jeremy freeman
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(114)
In this semester-long class students will be introduced to the study and practice of archaeology.
Class experience
US Grade 6 - 9
Archaeology is a multi-disciplinary study of the human past. It is one of four sub-fields of anthropology and uses anthropological theory to generate research questions on archaeological data. Join archaeologist Jeremy Freeman in this semester-long class where students will be introduced to the science of archaeology from its beginning to modern methods and technology that are being used in the field. Students will learn how archaeologists identify sites and ultimately collect data from...
Students will learn about the development of archaeology from its earliest history to the modern methods and technology used today. Students will be introduced to methods used in site identification and recording and how archaeologists collect data through excavation. Students will learn about spatial and temporal controls and how archaeologists use them to identify archaeological cultures and understand cultural process and change. Students will learn about dating methods and how they are used to understand sites that have been occupied by different cultures. Students will also learn about behavioral processes and how they can be used to interpret the archaeological record.
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.2 - 4 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
• 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.
Links to weekly videos related to the week's topic will be provided. Articles related to the topic will be posted on the classroom page.
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(114)
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 $140 for 14 classes1x per week, 14 weeks
60 min
Completed by 8 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-15
1-18 learners per class
