Archeology Traveling Trunk

Program Description
In this introduction to the Upper Delaware River Valley’s prehistoric archeological heritage, students will be involved in a project which will use a simulated archeological site by recording, analyzing, classifying and interpreting evidence of a past culture.

Theme
The Upper Delaware River Valley reveals prehistoric archeological heritage.

Instructional Objectives
ϑ Recognize that archeologists study how past cultures met basic needs by analyzing and interpreting the artifacts and cultural features (sites) that those cultures left behind
ϑ Differentiate between observation and inference through a problem solving approach
ϑ Demonstrate their knowledge by analyzing and archeological site by the artifacts and features, and creating their own observation-inference statements.

Seasons offered: year-round  
Type of Program: traveling trunk  
Program is held: in the school
Target Audience: Grades K-4  Grades 5-8  
Program Cost: free
Program Length: 1 Hour
Days of week offered: schooldays
Accessible to people with disabilities? Yes
Group size: Other
Chaperone/student ratio: None
Who leads the group? self-guided
Where does program meet? in the school

Reservations required? Yes
Information and Reservation contact:
the park's archeological technician (570) 588-6021  (E-mail)

Additional information on this website
Archeology in the History & Culture section of this website