Kids Dig Archaeology: K-12 Educational Programs
Our program uses archaeological inquiry to foster understanding of past and present cultures, and enhance science and citizenship education. We offer programs that support current Common Core content standards.
Field Trips & Outreach Programs NOW AVAILABLE!
FIELD TRIPS TO SDAC
Visit the San Diego Archaeological Center for a memorable and unique learning experience.
Adam was animated and knowledgeable, keeping the interest of the children. They were totally engaged from beginning to end. – Vicki Rehkopf, Montessori School
Visits to the Center can range from a simple tour and chat with an archaeologist to multiple interactive programs.
Possible field trip programs include:
MUSEUM ACTIVITIES
Archaeology Quest through 10,000 years of local history and multiple interactive exhibits such as Observe & Infer, Ceramic Reconstruction, Artifact Junction, and the Field Excavation Lab.
ALL ABOUT ARCHAEOLOGY
Step into the fascinating field of archaeology! Learn what archaeology actually is, where we work, the variety of tools we use, and how we study the past here and all over the world.
EXPERIMENTAL ARCHAEOLOGY
Learn about a specific artifact class or feature, then make your own to take home. Examples include pottery, rock art, stone beads and cordage.
The field trip was extremely educational and fun. Everyone really enjoyed the scavenger hunt and the pottery making. – Danielle LaChusa, Director for the Mesa Grande Indian Housing Authority
Home School: The Education Department will customize a field trip program to fit the needs of your home school group. Please contact us to discuss your visit.
For rates, scheduling and questions, complete our Youth Education Form below.
CLASSROOM & LIBRARY OUTREACH PROGRAMS
Our interactive programs bring the fascinating world of archaeology to your school or organization. Each program runs 45-60 minutes and can be customized to fit your needs.
“We appreciate you visiting and teaching our students about archaeology! The students were very excited to bring back their pinch pots and share with their families what they learned.” 2nd-grade teachers at Los Penasquitos Elementary School
Outreach Programs include:
- All About Archaeology
- Pottery & Pinch Pots
- Careers in Archaeology
- Stone Bead Making
- Basket Weaving (libraries & small groups only)
- Artifact Investigation
Featured Programs
ARTIFACT INVESTIGATION
In this interactive program, Middle and High School students have the rare opportunity to learn from actual artifacts. Using skills of observation and inference, students examine ancient and historic artifacts in order to determine their function and material type. Students will be challenged to make identifications using contextual clues, just like a real archaeologist investigating in the field!
For rates, scheduling and questions, complete our Youth Education Form below.
Schedule Your Classroom Outreach
CONTACT US
For rates and scheduling, complete our Youth Education Form. For more information, please email education@sandiegoarchaeology.org.
Looking for something else? Archaeology lessons can be created for your specific curriculum needs.
We are happy to partner with Arts Bus Xpress who help fund transportation and virtual program costs. For funding your Field Trip Xperience, please visit www.artsbusxpress.org to apply for a grant today.
