Discuss the insights gained through excavation. What significant artifacts (including structures and features) have been located? Were any of these artifacts, structures, or features on display, including as reconstructions either on or off site? What kinds of markers or signage described the excavations or artifacts? Were there suggestions on how to learn more?
4) Important Issues
Did the public outreach at the site relate the archaeological insights to any local, regional, or global issues? If so, discuss the issues and the ways in which archaeology is or could be applied to address the issues, as according to the public outreach of the site. If not, discuss how you think public outreach based on the archaeology of your site or the museum’s artifact collection could be used to address current issues. As described above, public archaeology focuses on many issues, such as looting and treasure hunting, the safeguarding of archaeological and historic sites for the future, archaeology tourism and other activities that boost the local economy, climate change in the past and present, volunteer opportunities and continuing education, environmental changes caused by humans (deforestation, overfishing), and educational opportunities offered through archaeological research (especially the STEM fields).
5) Conclusions
Assess the public outreach at the site or museum you chose, highlighting both the pros and cons. Offer suggestions for improvement. Discuss any ideas or approaches that you feel worked well in bringing archaeology to the public and relating archaeology to current issues in the wider world.
6) References
Provide a written list of all references used for your presentation in alphabetical order by last name of author or primary author.
Alternative Public Archaeology Project
If you are unable to visit a local site which features public archaeology outreach, whether this is due to military, medical, or other reasons, you can complete the Alternative Public Archaeology Project. Be sure to notify your instructor right away of your need to complete the Alternative project and, as above, make sure your instructor approves your project before proceeding. Failure to do so may result in a failing grade for not correctly completing the assigned project.
The Alternative Public Archaeology Presentation involves a virtual visit to:
the website of a public archaeology project
a blog/Facebook page/other social media page that discusses an archaeology project in depth. If choosing #2, an archaeologist or archaeology student(s) who are/were involved in the excavation must have written the blog/page. In addition, the excavation organizer (university, museum, etc.) must have officially sanctioned the blog/page.
Globally, archaeologists are harnessing the power of the internet to spread information gained from archaeological excavations. If you are having trouble locating a public archaeology project online, try narrowing your search to a specific archaeological region or culture that interests you (Madagascar, Egypt, the Mayans, prehistoric Ireland, Mississippian, etc.). Contacting professional archaeologists working in your area of interest or institutes/agencies that focus on the region that intrigues you may also net you some excellent leads. In addition, Archaeology Magazine (http://www.archaeology.org/) offers breaking news on archaeology sites around the world and links to project websites.
Follow the instructions for the Public Archaeology Presentation above, except for the two differences outlined below.
3) Public Outreach
Discuss the insights gained through excavation. What significant artifacts (including structures and features) have been located? Did the graphics and text of the public archaeology site adequately illustrate the excavations conducted? Were there links to related information and suggestions on how to learn more?
Please USE ALTERNATIVE Public Archaeology Project Thank you.
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