Here's what the Iowa State Arkie education coordinator
(Lynn Alex; [log in to unmask]) suggested:

> "The Archaeology Education Handbook: Sharing the Past
> with Kids," edited by Karolyn Smardz and Shelley J.
> Smith, Altamir Press 2000 which has several articles
> about the simulated dig.  "History Beneath the Sea:
> Nautical Archaeology in the Classroom" Edited by
> KC SMith and Amy Douglass  Teaching Module 1, Society
> of American Archaeology  has a detailed plan for a
> simulated excavation with extended activities
> AnthroNotes now available at
> www.nmnh.si.edu/departments/anthro.html with
> many useful resources for sharing the archaeological
> past with kids.  "Hands-On Archaeology: Explore the
> Mysteries of History Through Science" by John R.
> White,  1998, Prufrock Press, Waco, Texas has
> specific activities on mapping and excavation, and
> all other aspects connected with recording and
> exploring a site.
>
> I would certainly refer her to the SAA PEC web
> site:  http://www.saa.org/PubEdu/a&pe/index.html and
> its Archaeology and Public Education Newsletter where
> she might find an article/lesson plans or useful
> links to assist her with presenting archaeology to
> youngster.

She also said that the question could be posted to the
SAA public ed listserv, if you were interested.  You
might want to contact her about that.

Cheers,
Rebecca Johnson

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