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Mike Adams, outreach coordinator of the Museum of Science, Boston, presents on the ways MOS presents interdisciplinary programming during October is Archaeology Month in MA. For the Nov. 09 NEMA conference.
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Archaeology Week at the Museum of Science
Using archaeology to teach hands-on history, science, technology, and
engineering
Michael Adams
Advantages of Thematic Interdisciplinary Programming
Attract a new audience to your museum
Different subject teachers (social studies) and also the general public
Can use the theme as marketing tool
Connect to local, state, or national educational initiatives
What if the topic is outside of your specialty?
Partner with another organization
Invite guest experts
Borrow resources you might need
Forge Partnerships
Archaeological Institute of America
Oldest Archaeology Society in the world
7 years experience with archaeology fairs
Located right in Boston
Invite Guest Experts
MOS/ AIA Archaeology Fair
Archaeology Fair
Robbins Museum of Archaeology
Archaeology Fair
Dig Magazine
Archaeology Fair
Danvers Alarm List Company
Archaeology Fair
Massachusetts Archaeological Society
Archaeology Fair
Franklin Pierce Anthropology Club
Archaeology Fair
Archaeological Institute of America
Borrow What you Need
Ancient Engineers of the Arctic Exhibit
Interdisciplinary Programs on a Budget
Resurrect old programmingAdd new elements to existing programming Utilize staff talentsReach a new audience through outreachSeek financial support
Resurrect Programming
Resurrect Programming
Motel of the Mysteries Adventures in Archaeology
Add to Existing Programming
Bobsled Racing Inuit Dogsled Racing
Add to Existing Programming
Fantastic Forces Fantastic Forces: Archaeology
Add to Existing Programming
The Sky Tonight Ancient Astronomy
Utilize Staff Talents
Archaeology Story Hours with Related Activites
Reaching New Audiences:Outreach
Massachusetts Atlatl Field Days
Rebecca Nurse Homestead, Danvers MA
Outreach: Spearthrower Science
Massachusetts Atlatl Field Days
Rebecca Nurse Homestead, Danvers MA
Outreach: Science of Millstones
Opening of the Rose Kennedy Greenway
North End Park- Boston, MA
Seek Financial Support
Intrigued by multidisciplinary nature of Archaeology Week
Also like the unique blend of activities, presentations, and other programming
Sample Activity
Make your own astrolabeConnections to science, history, math,
geography, and more
