Connecting Project Archaeology and Girl Scouts Camps for Community-Based Learning Experiences at Ancestral Puebloan Sites in Utah

Summary

Project Archaeology is an educational organization dedicated to teaching scientific and historical inquiry, cultural understanding, and the importance of protecting our nation’s rich cultural resources. It is a network that makes archaeology education accessible to students and teachers nationwide through high-quality educational materials and professional development. Built on the Understanding by Design curriculum model, Project Archaeology: Investigating Shelter is a complete archaeological investigation curriculum and is endorsed by the National Council for the Social Studies. In recent years, this curriculum has been adapted to use in informal settings, such as Girl Scouts camps. Scouts had the opportunity to learn about the past through visiting Ancestral Puebloan sites and engaging with Elders from the White Mesa Ute Tribe and the Navajo Nation. Based on mini-assessments and verbal feedback, these experiential learning opportunities coupled with a powerful curriculum have been life changing for many. However, to more clearly show that our efforts have made a difference, Pre- and Post- assessments will be implemented to obtain quantitative and qualitative data that will improve programming and ensure that enduring understanding is taking place.

This Resource is Part of the Following Collections

• Society for American Archaeology 83rd Annual Meeting, Washington, DC (2018)

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Abstract Id(s): 22340