Digging Up the Past: An Introduction to the Science of Archaeology
A brief introduction to the practice of archaeology.
jeremy freeman
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(127)
What's included
1 live meeting
1 in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
What is archaeology? And what do archaeologists do? In this class students will get a brief introduction to science of archaeology. Archaeology has been referred to as the “hand-maiden to history”. Others have asserted that archaeology is “anthropology or it is nothing”. Archaeology is, however, a discipline unto itself. It used a multi-disciplinary approach to understanding the past in ways that historians are unable to. Archaeologists collect data from fieldwork that is used to better understand past people and ultimately our ancestors. In this class students will receive a brief introduction to archaeology as the science of the past.
Learning Goals
Students will learn about the tools that archaeologists use to find and uncover sites. Students will also learn about the types of data that archaeologists uncover learn about the multi-disciplinary nature of archaeological science.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Class material will include images of tombs and human skeletal remains.
Supply List
None
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined September, 2017
4.9
127reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from Heidelberg University
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.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$10
per classMeets once
60 min
Completed by 59 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
1-18 learners per class
