General Archaeology Research Project
Directions A. Oral Aspect – 100 Points 1. Choose a New World or and Old World archaeological site from the list below. 2. When you have made your choice begin filling out the data forms…
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Overview of Archaeological Traditions
This exercise is designed for students to gain a better general understanding of archaeological traditions in terms of their locations, settlement systems, subsistence, relative time periods and other cultural markers. Instructions for the “Traditions Summary”…
Burial Practices: An eHRAF workbook for introductory archaeology courses
The following exercises are designed for in-class use or as homework assignment in an introductory archaeology course. They are linked to data in eHRAF World Cultures and eHRAF Archaeology. The purpose of the workbook is to…
Hide Working and Tanning Leather
In the United States and in many other societies leather is an integral part of fashion and household living. So, for example, in North America, most people own shoes or belts made out of leather,…
Work in Skins Worldwide In-Class Activity
Adapted from Teaching eHRAF Exercise Hide Working and Tanning Leather by Christiane Cunnar Download In-Class Activity PDF PowerPoint Summary In this exercise, you will compare methods, materials, and tools used by societies across the world…
Work in Skins in North America In-Class Activity
Adapted from Teaching eHRAF Exercise Hide Working and Tanning Leather by Christiane Cunnar Download In-Class Activity PDF PowerPoint Summary In this assignment, you will research strategies for working in skins in North America, and synthesize…
Great Discoveries in Archaeology
Download: Syllabus | Team Presentation Instructions | Course Schedule University of Connecticut, Stamford Campus College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Anthropology Department Spring 2020 COURSE: ANTH 1500 Great Discoveries in Archaeology INSTRUCTOR: Matthew…
Relative and Absolute Dating Methods in Archaeology
View related workbook: Dating Methods The Earth is around 4.6 billion years old. Physical evidence of geological changes and the mineralized remains of living organisms (fossils), as well as material remains and artifacts of human…
eHRAF Archaeology Jeoparody Game
Download: eHRAF Archaeology Jeoparody .PPT | Note to Instructors & Categories Dr. Francine Barone | francine.barone@yale.edu Human Relations Area Files at Yale University Note to Instructors eHRAF Archaeology Jeoparody is an introductory archaeology class activity…
Ethics in Archaeology
View eHRAF Workbook version In this activity Explore ethical concerns in archaeology Evaluate existing ethical guidelines and laws Consider the right to ownership over the material past Read and interpret archaeological data Who owns the…