Archaeology Week at the Museum of Science

Using archaeology to teach hands-on history, science, technology, and

engineering

Michael Adams

madams@mos.org

Advantages of Thematic Interdisciplinary Programming

Attract a new audience to your museum

Different subject teachers (social studies) and also the general public

Can use the theme as marketing tool

Connect to local, state, or national educational initiatives

What if the topic is outside of your specialty?

Partner with another organization

Invite guest experts

Borrow resources you might need

Forge Partnerships

Archaeological Institute of America

Oldest Archaeology Society in the world

7 years experience with archaeology fairs

Located right in Boston

Invite Guest Experts

MOS/ AIA Archaeology Fair

Archaeology Fair

Robbins Museum of Archaeology

Archaeology Fair

Dig Magazine

Archaeology Fair

Danvers Alarm List Company

Archaeology Fair

Massachusetts Archaeological Society

Archaeology Fair

Franklin Pierce Anthropology Club

Archaeology Fair

Archaeological Institute of America

Borrow What you Need

Ancient Engineers of the Arctic Exhibit

Interdisciplinary Programs on a Budget

Resurrect old programmingAdd new elements to existing programming Utilize staff talentsReach a new audience through outreachSeek financial support

Resurrect Programming

Resurrect Programming

Motel of the Mysteries Adventures in Archaeology

Add to Existing Programming

Bobsled Racing Inuit Dogsled Racing

Add to Existing Programming

Fantastic Forces Fantastic Forces: Archaeology

Add to Existing Programming

The Sky Tonight Ancient Astronomy

Utilize Staff Talents

Archaeology Story Hours with Related Activites

Reaching New Audiences:Outreach

Massachusetts Atlatl Field Days

Rebecca Nurse Homestead, Danvers MA

Outreach: Spearthrower Science

Massachusetts Atlatl Field Days

Rebecca Nurse Homestead, Danvers MA

Outreach: Science of Millstones

Opening of the Rose Kennedy Greenway

North End Park- Boston, MA

Seek Financial Support

Intrigued by multidisciplinary nature of Archaeology Week

Also like the unique blend of activities, presentations, and other programming

Sample Activity

Make your own astrolabeConnections to science, history, math,

geography, and more