Lesson Plan1Day1 - Curriculum

Sample Lecture

An Introduction to Archaeology

Learner objectives
1. Describe what archaeologists do
2. Provide a brief history of Archaeology
3. Describe some of the processes involved in survey and excavation
3. Give examples of how other disciplines interact with archaeology

Room Setup Media Used
VCR, TV and videotapes of "Raiders of the Lost Ark" and "The Mummy" (original). Show first 5+ minutes of where Indiana Jones steals idols head and escapes temple. Show the part of the Mummy where the archaeologists break into the tomb.

To Bring, To Do Ahead
Review videos or readings on archaeology. Prepare any overheads or power point presentation you have chosen to use for the lecture from this material.
Cue videos for viewing.

Begin Class

7 minutes Show video clip of "Raiders of the Lost Ark"
Deploy attention, arouse interest and motivate students

15 Minutes Introduce curriculum overview and promote discussion:
Ask students to share their ideas about what they think archaeologists do.
Engage them in discussion and get them thinking about this subject immediately to start examining previously held concepts.