"Have respect for the dead!" Scholars investigate how science and religion often clash. As they look into the laws of science and the laws of religion, the legal ramifications at the federal level of both play into an argument they...

Students explore how archaeologist examine mummies. In this research based activity, students work in groups to research two mummies and report their findings to the class through role-playing and using a model of the mummy.

Learners examine an ethical public dilemma. In this cultural resource lesson plan, students role play to examine their personal beliefs regarding the protection of cultural resources. They evaluate possible actions they can take to...

The field of archaeology has been specializations that investigate the past through many different lenses, e.g., environmental relationships, landscape study, and aerial investigation. This resource describes many of these specialties.

The fun part of history is finding the clues that unlock the secrets of the past. This is the companion site to the TV show with Alan Alda that features archeological discoveries. Students will find interesting lessons from the past on...