Project Archaeology uses archaeological inquiry to foster understanding of past and present cultures; improve social studies and science education; and enhance citizenship education to help preserve our archaeological legacy.

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Project Archaeology: Investigating Food and Culture

New Curriculum Guide for World History (Grades 5-7)! If you are interested in reviewing the draft curriculum, contact us at: projectarchaeology@montana.edu. To download the document click here.

Be a Leader, Make a Difference! 

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.  Learn more about the Project Archaeology Leadership Academy offered on the campus of Montana State University June 25-29, 2012. Click here to download an application form.

Online Professional Development

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 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 in your own classroom!   Learn more about the online educator course.    Choose your own start date; courses are offered in January, March, and October.