Project Archaeology
07/23/2024 09:00 AM - 07/25/2024 05:00 PM MT
Description
Calling All Teachers!
Are you interested in expanding your knowledge on cultural sensitivity, learning about local indigenous tribes, and their connections to archaeological sites in the Four Corners? Canyons of the Ancients National Monument is hosting a free 3-day summer teacher workshop July 23-25th designed for any educator who wants to learn more and dive deeper into our nations heritage. Join park rangers, archaeologists, anthropologists and indigenous tribal members in an immersive workshop that shares hands-on lessons and activities from Project Archaeology - Investigating Shelter. This curriculum was designed for 3-5th grades but can be scaled up or down to suite your needs. The workshop includes lunch each day, site tours to Escalante, Dominguez and Lowry Pueblos, hands-on learning activities, and special guests from indigenous tribes who will share their perspectives and encourage open discussions on misinformation and cultural sensitivity. We encourage teachers from all backgrounds to apply.
"Project Archaeology is a national heritage education program for educators and their students. Project Archaeology uses archaeological inquiry to foster understanding of past and present cultures; improve social studies, science, and literacy education; and enhance citizenship education to help preserve our archaeological legacy." To learn more and see the variety of curriculum offered by Project Archaeology, please visit: https://projectarchaeology.
Special guests for the 2024 Project Archaeology - Investigating Shelter - Teacher Workshop include:
Vince MacMillan, Archaeologist, Canyons of the Ancients National Monument
Dr. Charles Riggs, Chair & Professor of Anthropology, Fort Lewis College
Wanda Ketchum, Navajo (Dine') from West Water, Utah, Educator for 43 years, Preschool Teacher at Bluff Elementary School
Aldean "Lightning Hawk" Ketchum, Ute Mountain Ute from White Mesa, Utah, Ute Bear Dance Chief, traditional flute maker and player
We look forward to learning together. For more information please contact Amala Posey-Monk, Visitor Services and Recreation Program Manger, Canyons of the Ancients National Monument at: 970-882-5621 or aposeymonk@blm.gov.