Educational Opportunities

Archeology is an interdisciplinary endeavor, often-drawing on information and expertise from a variety of fields, including anthropology, biology, chemistry, geography, geology, linguistics, photography, physics, satellite imagery, and other remote sensing techniques. It is often necessary for professional archeologists to work closely with other professionals on specific projects. While archeological work can at times be highly technical, there are many opportunities to learn about archeology without in-depth technical training. Various colleges, universities, and schools in New York State offer programs in archeology and closely related fields. Learning about archeology increases our appreciation of the value of these cultural and historic resources and strengthens our sense of responsibility for protecting them. There are also opportunities to use the vast record of archeological and historical resources to help teach other subjects, such as history, architecture, mathematics, computer science, and language arts. A number of programs have been developed that provide educational tools that can be applied to various ages and levels of interest, including:

National Park Service - Discover Archaeology Series

National Park Service - Links to the Past Page

National Park Service - Teaching with Historic Places

National Park Service - Tools for Learning Page