Welcome to the Resources section of the Archaeology for the Public web pages.

There are many kinds of resources available, both nationally and on the local level, for people interested in archaeology. Do you want to use archaeology in the classroom? Are you looking for an archaeological society to join? Do you want to take a trip to visit archaeological sites? These and other questions can be answered from these pages. Our information is designed to aid archaeologists, educators, special interest groups, and the general public. Below is a brief description of what you will find on these pages. Note that some pages link to other parts of this site, and some to outside links -- you can use the "back" button to get back to this page.

Educational Resources

This section provides resources For Archaeologists and For Educators. Archaeologists who are interested in working with schools will find materials on how to write lesson plans, state education standards, and information on contacting teachers’ organizations. Educators wishing to use archaeology in the classroom will find prewritten lesson plans and activities, links to other lesson plan pages, downloadable materials, and access to the award-winning newsletter AnthroNotes.

State & National Resources

Look here to find links to archaeological resources, agencies, and organizations within your state. You can also find links to national organizations, and a list of State Network Coordinators who will help you with your questions on archaeology.

Archaeological Laws & Ethics

There are state and national laws that pertain to archaeological sites, burials, artifacts, and repatriation. Look here for information on those laws. Also, archaeologists are guided by ethics regarding the study and preservation of archaeological sites and materials. Learn more about archaeological ethics here.

Public Perceptions

What does the general public think about archaeology? See what was learned in a recent Harris Poll.

Working With Media

This section provides information For Archaeologists on how to write a press kit and where to get press contacts. Information For the Media includes press releases and a list of contact archaeologists who will provide information for reporters.

Partnerships

There are many examples of successful collaborations and partnerships both within archaeologist with different interests and between archaeologists and multiple publics with different points of view about the past. See examples of successful projects, conference papers describing community/archaeologist collaborations, and partnerships between archaeologists and various agencies and organizations, such as Project Archaeology, Passport in Time, and The Archaeology Channel.

Heritage Tourism

Looking for a trip to visit famous archaeological sites? Want to know how tourism affects such sites? Look here.

Books & Media

Information on new books, CDs, and other products. Downloadable handouts.

Archaeology Web Sites

Explore the world of archaeology through the Internet. Links to hundreds of sites about archaeology.

Other Useful Resources

Are you looking for other resources which you cannot find in one of our other categories? Perhaps these links will help.