Simulated excavations:
I love Pippa Smith's suggestions.
After working with several schools and family clubs, we put together a half-day of simple activities about the process (research, fieldwork, finds processing, interpretation) which can be done in an education room or school hall. It can work as part of a structured school programme or, by adapting it slightly, as a drop-in family activity. It's on our Schools website: www.nts.org.uk/Learn/archaeology_good.php
There are also suggestions for outdoor work and some traditional skills.
www.nts.org.uk/Learn/schools
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National Trust for Scotland
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Date: Tue, 11 Aug 2015 12:19:55 +0100
From: Pippa Smith <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: simulated excavations
Hi, I have used sandpit excavations in a number of different situations over the years. I'm afraid play sand is probably the safest thing to use as it is designed for youngsters and is safe- makes the risk assessment a LOT easier although it is heavy.
For public events where it is a 'drop in' and not a structured activity I generally bury a mix of unstratified archaeological finds that don't matter if they stray or get broken. Check everything for sharp edges and consider choking hazards for toddlers who will furtle around in a sandpit even if you put notices around advising parents it's not for small children. Small paint brushes work well for tools and animal mandibles or maxillae with teeth are REALLY popular finds. Be prepared to rebury often- very often!
For classrooms or structured public events I approach things a little differently and have excavations in a small trays where I made the footprint of a round house in clay and covered it with sand so children are looking for features rather than finds. You can have a grid printed on acetate to put over the top and get children to plan what they have uncovered. An extension of this would be to give children clay and get them to design and make a simple structure then dismantle it leaving only what wouldn't have rotted (a great discussion point!). They then bury this under sand and pass it onto another group who excavate, record and reconstruct what they think the original structure looked like. I give the children lollipop sticks and small brushes for this activity.
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Date: Tue, 11 Aug 2015 10:13:03 -0400
From: "John A. Veverka" <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Interpretive Training Course Openings
Heritage Interpretation Training Center
The HITC currently has several course openings due to participants c
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(Continuing Education Unit) credits. All courses are e-live with a professional
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Some of our open courses include:
Introduction to Heritage Interpretation Course. 14 Units - 2 CEU credits.
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Interpretive Planning & Design of Marketing Brochures Course. 15 Units,
2.5 CEU credits. $250.00
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och.html
Planning/Designing Interpretive Panels e-LIVE Course - 10 Units awarding
1.5 CEU Credits $125.00
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Interpretive Writing e-LIVE Course - 8 Units and 2 CEU Credits $200.00
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For our full course catalog:
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Date: Tue, 11 Aug 2015 16:27:59 +0100
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Subject: GEM job ad: Regional Co-ordinator - Paintings in Hospitals
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Job Title Regional Co-ordinator
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Salary/Fee £900 - £1,000 per month depending on experience
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Closing date Thursday 27 August 2015 at 16.00
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Date: Tue, 11 Aug 2015 15:32:29 +0000
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Subject: Animal Anatomy Museum- Open Afternoon
Dear GEM,
I wanted to make you aware of a free open museum event perfect for families and prospective students!
Our 'Animal Anatomy Museum' drop-in event is happening on August 19th in the Anatomy Museum of the Royal Veterinary College in Camden.
It's between 2pm and 4pm in the afternoon on the date, tickets are free but please book in advance as capacity is limited.
The Eventbrite link for booking ticket is here: http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/animal-anatomy-museum-open-afternoon-tickets-18093427930
Please spread the word of this as far and wide as you can. Thank you!
Best wishes,
Isi Adeola,
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