Virtual Scout Archaeology Day
Live Online
Saturday, Jun. 1, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm ET
$15 per student/scout
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Attention scouts: Ever thought of becoming an archaeologist when you grow up? Have you ever wanted to know how experts learn the age of artifacts? Or how we keep important archaeological sites safe to teach future generations about people from the past?
Join us for Virtual Scout Archaeology Day. Penn Museum educators are teaming up with University of Pennsylvania archaeologists for a series of interactive virtual workshops. We'll share everything you ever wanted to know about the field of archaeology.
The program consists of three 45-minute sessions with 15-minute breaks in between each session. We will focus on the following themes:
- Careers in archaeology and how one becomes an archaeologist
- The archaeological process and how archaeologists uncover and study the past
- How archaeologists determine the age of artifacts
- How organizations and government institutions preserve and protect archaeological sites
Workshop activities are specially designed for scouts ages 11–17, and fulfill several of the requirements for the Archaeology BSA merit badge. However, anyone interested in learning more about the field of archaeology is welcome to attend. Adult participation is free with scout registration.
All programs will be observed by a certified merit badge counselor who has completed Youth Protection Training and has up-to-date Pennsylvania State Child Abuse Clearances.
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