A Day Digging the Past

Sample Schedule (K-4)

8:00-9:00: “Centering;” arrival; learn and practice archaeology and history concepts and techniques*

9:00-11:00: DIG!**

11:00-12:00: Students work inside the classroom in both large and small groups to debrief, recreate the dig,

working to understand function and context, and developing a story 

12:00-12:30: Lunch (students bring their own lunch; refrigerator available)

12:30-3:00: Students play a variety of games, developing teamwork and their understanding of anthropological, archaeological and historical concepts

3:00-5:00: Extended-Enrichment Option (includes helping set up and maintain the dig site, films, PowerPoints, and additional extended learning activities)***

*On Mondays, we will spend more time reviewing procedures and teaching how to dig, process artifacts and create the story; Tuesdays through Thursdays we will start digging at approximately 8:30. On Fridays, we do not dig, but set up for the museum exhibition celebration; lunch is provided for all!

**Snack at 10:00 (provided; campers may break anytime- digging is fun, hard work!)

***Additional healthy snack provided for enrichment (you may list any allergies on registration form and we will accommodate)

What to Pack

Enclosed shoes

Water bottle

Sunscreen

Hat

Lunch (refrigerator available)

Imagination!