Educators! We have a ​free copy of the Investigating Shelter curriculum for you!
    Through a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) grant, we are able to offer this comprehensive curriculum, with 9 interactive lessons that meet Arizona Education Standards, to you at no cost. 
    Please submit the following information to download a pdf version of the Investigating Shelter curriculum: 

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The national Project Archaeology Program has many opportunities to learn more about the program and curriculums.  Sign-up to receive Project Archaeology news and a free lesson plan. https://projectarchaeology.org/services/teachers/professional-development/ 
  • Online Courses - Join us for an exciting trip back in time to investigate archaeology! You will use this virtual workshop to practice the basics of scientific inquiry (observation, inference, evidence, and classification) using authentic archaeological data. This is absolutely a ‘must-do’ course that will not only enhance your own understanding of archaeology, but also provide you with a comprehensive set of lessons that you can use right in your own classroom! Learn more about the online educator course. Course will be offered in January 2024. Be the first to know when registration is open for the course, sign-up to receive emails and a free lesson from our award-winning guide, Project Archaeology: Investigating Shelter.

  • Become a Project Archaeology Master Teacher - Summer 2025. Project Archaeology is offering a select few the opportunity to take the lead in helping to protect our cultural heritage. Social Studies and Science teachers are encouraged to apply for this unique opportunity which will teach them Project Archaeology’s acclaimed Investigating Shelter, an inquiry-based Social Studies and Science curriculum, and empower them with educating their peers on how to implement the curriculum in the classroom.
    Location and dates are to be determined. Be the first to know when the application to attend is live.
The Project Archaeology Investigating Shelter  lessons meet many ELA and
​Science State Standards. 
​Please see a 3rd-5th grade breakdown  HERE.  ​

Teacher Recommended Archaeology Books

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This is a ​list of archaeology-for-kids story books, appropriate for a wide range of age levels. 



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​Internet & Museum Resources
This  is an Excel sheet listing numerous museum, educational, research, and heritage websites  with brief comments reflecting what content is available on each page to help you target information gathering. ​

Ancient Arizona and Verde Valley Classroom References

1. The Verde Valley site has an excellent Ancient Arizona Peoples reading list 
2. A Kids Guide to Archaeology
3. Tales from Early Arizona storybook

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