Time Jumpers: Inspiring Archaeological Stewardship Through Classroom Programming

Summary

Time Jumpers is a classroom initiative designed for middle school students within southeast Michigan inspired by an array of educational outreach programs across the country. Implemented by Wayne State University archaeology student volunteers and faculty, this portable learning program is run as part of the Unearthing Detroit Project which focuses upon collections-based research and public archaeology in Detroit, MI. Time Jumpers integrates hands-on activities, artifact interpretation, and discussions aimed at developing students’ understanding of archaeological practice and cultural heritage while improving public access to regional history. As public archaeology increases in popularity, political climates shift, and more emphasis is placed upon STEM education, educational programmers are increasingly required to re-evaluate their curriculum to best communicate the applicability of social sciences and historic preservation to students at an early age.  This paper discusses the program’s goals, successes, and challenges using the feedback received since its initial implementation in 2014.

This Resource is Part of the Following Collections

• Paper / Report Submission (General Sessions) 2018   •
• Society for Historical Archaeology 2018

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PaperId(s): 736