Education

Dr. Carr holding skull showing to students in classroom.

 

Most textbooks present archaeology only in relation to ancient Egypt, Pompeii, or Mesoamerica - civilizations with truly exciting histories. However, there is still much to be learned about the earliest times and people of our nation. Local educators can incorporate new research and discoveries from the Mobile area into their classrooms.

 

Here are some excellent lesson plans for teachers interested in archaeology.

 

Find out about the lives of the people that shaped the development of an archaeological site.

 

The USA Archaeology Museum provides field trips and classroom resources.

 

Learn about Old Mobile with Dr. Greg Waselkov in this video.