The Archaeology Education Program is always
pleased to provide presentations related to the science of
archaeology and the pre-European history of the La Crosse area.
In addition to the popular presentation topics that are listed
below, presentations can also be designed for a variety of other
topics or to meet the individual needs of instructors.
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Large group |
Kindergarten - Second |
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Large group |
Third - Twelfth |
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Small group |
Fourth - Twelfth |
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Small Group |
First - Twelfth |
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Small Group |
Third - Fifth |
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Small Group |
Third - Twelfth |
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Small Group |
Third - Eighth |
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Small Group |
Fourth - Eighth |
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Adaptable |
Adaptable |
Transportation charges:
Transportation charges are based on round-trip mileage and time to
and from school/event site.
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0 - 5 miles |
$15.00 |
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5 - 15 miles |
$25.00 |
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15 - 25 miles |
$35.00 |
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25 - 35 miles |
$45.00 |
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(miles are one way from UW-L to site of presentation) |
Our most requested presentation for primary grades provides a great
introduction to the science of archaeology. Young students will learn
about what archaeologists study, how they work and the tools that they
use. They’ll discover what archaeologists have learned about the
people who lived in the Upper Mississippi River area before the arrival
of Europeans.
| Grade Level: |
Kindergarten through second grades |
| Length: |
45 minutes |
| Format: |
Lecture format for large groups |
| Number of Students: |
100 + |
| Fee: |
$50.00 (plus transportation) |
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This presentation includes a slide presentation which combines an
introduction to the science of archaeology along with some of the
pre-European artifacts found in the Upper Mississippi River valley.
| Grade Level: |
Third through twelfth grades |
| Length: |
45 minutes |
| Format: |
Slides and lecture format for large groups |
| Number of Students: |
100 + |
| Fee: |
$50.00 (plus transportation) |
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Our most requested presentation for middle and upper grades. Students
act as amateur archaeologists as they analyze artifacts from various
time periods and ultimately discover new information about the
pre-European history of the Upper Mississippi River valley.
| Grade Level: |
Fourth through twelfth grades |
| Length: |
45 minutes |
| Format: |
Hands-on for classroom size groups |
| Number of Students: |
30 maximum |
| Fee: |
$50.00 (plus transportation) |
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Acting as amateur archaeologists, students experience how
archaeologists learn about past people through their own analysis of
contemporary garbage.
| Grade Level: |
First through twelfth grades |
| Length: |
45 minutes |
| Format: |
Hands-on for classroom size groups |
| Number of Students: |
30 maximum |
| Fee: |
$50.00 (plus transportation) |
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Similar to putting together pieces of a puzzle, students are
challenged to re-assemble broken ceramic pieces, thereby experiencing
how archaeologists reconstruct artifacts and furthermore construct
theories about past cultures.
| Grade Level: |
Third through fifth grades |
| Length: |
45 minutes |
| Format: |
Hands-on for classroom size groups |
| Number of Students: |
30 maximum |
| Fee: |
$50.00 (plus transportation) |
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Working in small groups, students become fascinated with the
identification of replicated spear and arrowheads as they discover the
techniques used by archaeologists to identify artifacts.
| Grade Level: |
Third through twelfth grades |
| Length: |
45 minutes |
| Format: |
Hands-on for classroom size groups |
| Number of Students: |
30 maximum |
| Fee: |
$50.00 (plus transportation) |
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Using the same methods that archaeologists use during excavations,
students map and record information from a simulated test unit.
| Grade Level: |
Third through eighth grades |
| Length: |
45 minutes |
| Format: |
Hands-on for classroom size groups |
| Number of Students: |
30 maximum |
| Fee: |
$50.00 (plus transportation) |
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Outdoor Mapping
At a simulated site, students map and record data using a coordinate
system outdoors. Requires a 75' x 75' grassy area.
| Grade Level: |
Fourth through eighth grades |
| Length: |
1 hour |
| Format: |
Hands-on for classroom size groups |
| Number of Students: |
30 maximum |
| Fee: |
$50.00 (plus transportation) |
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If your class or school will be exploring areas such as Perrot State
Park or Goose Island, call MVAC. Staff members can meet you at the park
to discuss and/or tour archaeological sites in the area, lead students
in Native American Games, or design a presentation around your
curriculum. For more information phone 608-785-8454 or e-mail Jean.
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