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Project Archaeology: Smithsonian Sponsors Chesapeake Office

The Smithsonian’s Department of Anthropology is the Chesapeake Regional Office of Project Archaeology, a nationally recognized archaeology education program with regional offices in 20 states. Using an innovative hands-on approach to history, Project Archaeology teaches scientific inquiry, citizenship, personal ethics and cultural understanding. The program develops educational materials for teachers, scout leaders, and museum educators; conducts workshops for incorporating archaeology in the classroom; and provides ongoing regional mentoring between professional archaeologists and educators. Many aspects of the curriculum materials are interdisciplinary. Research Collaborator Maureen Malloy is the part-time volunteer coordinator of the Chesapeake regional office.

Click here for more information on Project Archaeology.

The Anthropology Outreach Office serves to promote the understanding of the field of anthropology and the research conducted in the Smithsonian's Department of Anthropology. The office publishes AnthroNotes, A National Museum of Natural History Publication for Educators, and Anthropolog, the Department of Anthropology’s newsletter. The Outreach Office also provides leaflets, bibliographies, and teacher's packets on a variety of anthropological topics. All materials are free of charge. A complete listing of resources is available upon request.

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