H-20 (4-8)
WHAT CAN WE LEARN FORM ... GARBAGE?!
Bonnie Jancik & Kathy Stevenson, UW-La Crosse
Jancik.bonn@uwlax.edu or stevenso.kath@uwlax.edu 
  

What can we learn from the garbage we throw out?  Or the garbage left behind hundreds or even thousands of years ago?  Explore the fascinating world of archaeology, where we bring the past to life by studying tools, trash, and other clues people leave behind.  Hands-on activities, inviting lessons, and a field trip will introduce you to how archaeologists work and what they've learned so far about our Coulee Region.  From "garbology" (interpreting trash) to mapping and recording information, you'll also experience fun, creative activities that engage students' interest and meet academic standards in multiple content areas, such as social studies (behavioral science, history), science (inquiry), math (measurement), language arts (non-fiction writing), and art (visual design and production).

Participants will receive Project Archaeology training and classroom resources.

NOTE: A grant from the Bureau of Land Management-Eastern States Cultural Heritage Program will pay for EITHER the $50 registration fee OR 1 graduate credit, first come, fist served basis.  Limited funds!