Archeology Sites

Archaeology at Jamestown
http://www.historicjamestowne.org/learn/interactive_exercises.php  
The mission of Historic Jamestowne is to preserve, protect and promote the original site of the first permanent English settlement in North America. Two new interactive archaeology modules give users a taste of how Jamestown Rediscovery archaeologists do their work. The Artifact Module and the Buildings Module illustrate the many methods archaeologists employ to identify and give context to their discoveries.

Archaeology at Jamestown: Lesson Plans
http://historicjamestowne.org/learn/lesson_plans.php  
Each lesson plan has been designed for a specific grade or two, but in the hands of a good teacher, any of these lesson plans can be adjusted for other grades to use. Archaeology is a fascinating tool to use with your students, and they have included enough background information for you to feel comfortable using these lesson plans. There is also a short power point "Archaeology 101" for teachers to use.

Archaeology Channel Video Guide
http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/videoguide.asp  
The Video Guide is a list of short, free videos featuring various archaeological sites all over the world. The Archaeology Channel utilizes media (films, news, commentary, interactive programs, etc.) to provide information about "past human lifeways." In addition to the videos, there are audio tracks and Teacher Resources.

Archeology for Kids
http://www.nps.gov/history/archeology/public/kids/index.htm
This site from the National Park Service gives students information on archeologists. Who are they? How do they work? What happens in the archeology lab? There is also a Try It! section with online activities.

Archaeology Magazine
http://www.archaeology.org/ 
The Archaeology Magazine site has a number of features, including interactive digs, online essays, and much more. For those who want to stay abreast of the most recent archaeological news, the homepage has a Latest News section which is updated every weekday.

Explore the Pyramids
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/pyramid/textindex.html
Welcome to Nova Online’s Pyramids. This link brings you to the site from the table of contents, because it makes it easier to explore everything. You can Explore the Pyramids, Follow the Excavation, and review their Resources. The pyramids are Khufu, Khafre, Menkaure and you get the bonus of the Sphinx.

Iceman
http://www.archaeologiemuseum.it/f01_ice_uk.html
You may recall the 5,300 year-old male found frozen in a glacier back in 1991. Here is a site from the museum which is now his final resting place. Students can see the actual 'mummy' and pictures depicting what he might have looked like when alive, along with well preserved artifacts.

Lucy's Legacy
http://www.lucyexhibition.com/life-in-lucys-time.aspx
This feature by the Houston Museum of Natural Science provides an exciting look at evolution in light of the findings of "Lucy," a 3.2 million year-old fossilized Hominid whose remains were discovered in 1974. Scroll the viewer from side to side to observe this progression or click on the links on the top of the page to learn more about discovering and dating fossils. This is a great hands on site.

Megiddo Expedition
http://www.tau.ac.il/humanities/archaeology/megiddo/  
Located at a site that is of immense historical importance, the excavations at Megiddo in Israel have drawn researchers and archaeologists for over one hundred years. This site, developed by Tel Aviv University, allows visitors to explore a virtual recreation of this ancient site and to learn about the work of previous excavation on the site which have provided new insights into the Bronze Age.

National Geographic Virtual Dig
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/seamonsters/virtualdig/index.html#
If you've never had the privilege of unearthing dinosaur remains, this may be the next best thing. This feature by National Geographic provides users with an opportunity to conduct their own virtual dig. Chip away at the earth with a hammer, brush away the dust, then ship your crate off to the lab. Three different locations are available in this remarkably detailed interactive exercise.

Pompeii: Stories from an Eruption
http://www.fieldmuseum.org/pompeii/  
The story of the explosion and the subsequent archaeological digs in the area is the focus on this interactive online exhibit created by the Field Museum. A good place to start is the interactive timeline which allows users to move through the events of that fateful day to learn about the progression of the volcanic activity and the reaction by local residents.

Qin Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses
http://www.travelchinaguide.com/attraction/shaanxi/xian/terra_cotta_army/
The excavation of the site of China's famed Terra Cotta warriors has been called one of the most important archaeological finds of the 20th Century. At this site students can see amazing pictures of the Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses of Qin, the first Emperor of China. Site provides great explanations and pictures. Be sure to click on related links for more pictures.

Theban Mapping Project
http://www.thebanmappingproject.com/  
The Theban Mapping Project is an extensive, scientific representation of the Theban Valley of the Kings and the Theban Necropolis. Since its inception in 1978, the Theban Mapping Project (TMP, now based at the American University in Cairo) has been working to prepare a comprehensive archaeological database of Thebes. With its thousands of tombs and temples, Thebes is one of the world's most important archaeological zones.