Project Archaeology in Kansas

This project uses inquiry to foster understanding of past and present cultures, improve social studies and science education, and enhance citizenship education to help preserve our archeological legacy. The materials relate to specific Kansas reading, history, science, and writing standards. The Kansas Historical Society is creating materials for three grade levels.

Migration of the Pueblo People to El Cuartelejo

Seventh Grade

The Kansas Historical Society with the endorsement of Project Archaeology, a national heritage education program, developed this curriculum. The design is based on the "Understanding by Design" concept of Grant Wiggins and Jay McTighe. The unit supports reading through the content areas of social studies and science. Through critical reading skills, students will be better able to make informed decisions and choices about the world in which they live. The unit consists of three parts: the student magazine, the student journal, and a teacher guide CD.

These materials are now available to educators who first review the materials in their entirety and complete a pre-assessment piece of the perceived value of the program. Once this piece has been submitted, the educator is eligible to receive the classroom sets for only $10 per 10 sets to cover the cost of shipping.

What teachers are saying

It makes a wonderful introduction to ancient cultures. Thanks for writing this. The kids have no connection to ancient Egypt but now they see that they are a culture just like the one in western Kansas. It has been a great start to our Social Studies year.
--Anne Worth, Turner Elementary, Kansas City, Kansas

I will use this maerial as a way to teach my students about multiple truths or in others words, point of view. Comparing the oral history of the Picuris and the Spanish was a great example that will show students that the information should be put in context.
--Workshop participant

A solid unit we can use with students.
--Workshop participant