THEN has initiated an annotated bibliography project. The Annotated Bibliography is a searchable database of heritage education references for professionals as well as a listing of resources for educators and the general public. The Annotated Bibliography contains books, journals, magazines, newsletters, classroom materials, videos, blogs, and websites.
While accessible and usable by members and nonmembers, only members of THEN may contribute to the Annotated Bibliography. If you would like to contribute, please join THEN under the appropriate membership category. The resource entry form is located in the Members Only section of the website. If you find an error on any of the entries, please contact us.
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Type: Lesson Plan, Education Unit, Website
2015 Educator Resource Guide. Commonwealth of Kentucky
The webpage provides resources available for educators interested in teaching archaeology, Kentucky's prehistory, history, and Native Americans. Within the webpage there are links to curriculum materials, hands-on activities, video resources and virtual tours, and the Kentucky Archaeology Education Series. The series is a collection of short booklets (free to teachers) on archaeological sites and topics geared towards high school students.
Language: English
Region: North America
Grade Level, if for classroom: Elementary, Middle, High School
URL: http://heritage.ky.gov/kas/Educator+Resource+Guide.htm
2015 Educator Resource Guide. Commonwealth of Kentucky
The webpage provides resources available for educators interested in teaching archaeology, Kentucky's prehistory, history, and Native Americans. Within the webpage there are links to curriculum materials, hands-on activities, video resources and virtual tours, and the Kentucky Archaeology Education Series. The series is a collection of short booklets (free to teachers) on archaeological sites and topics geared towards high school students.
Language: English
Region: North America
Grade Level, if for classroom: Elementary, Middle, High School
URL: http://heritage.ky.gov/kas/Educator+Resource+Guide.htm
Type: Magazine
Hoopes, John
1998 Electronic Quipus for the 21st Century: Andean Archaeology Online. SAA Bulletin, 16(1): 20-22 (Available on-line. Page number in citation relate to print copy.), Society for American Archaeology
This article details the importance of the internet for disseminating information about archaeology to a wide audience and creating opportunities for networking. The author focuses specifically on Peru and the significance of archaeology and the internet for social change. In Peru, the internet has lead to greater involvement of indigenous groups in teaching about their heritage. The author suggests that this sets an example for other archaeologists to follow.
Language: English
Region: South America
URL: http://www.saa.org/Portals/0/SAA/publications/SAAbulletin/16-1/SAA16.html
Hoopes, John
1998 Electronic Quipus for the 21st Century: Andean Archaeology Online. SAA Bulletin, 16(1): 20-22 (Available on-line. Page number in citation relate to print copy.), Society for American Archaeology
This article details the importance of the internet for disseminating information about archaeology to a wide audience and creating opportunities for networking. The author focuses specifically on Peru and the significance of archaeology and the internet for social change. In Peru, the internet has lead to greater involvement of indigenous groups in teaching about their heritage. The author suggests that this sets an example for other archaeologists to follow.
Language: English
Region: South America
URL: http://www.saa.org/Portals/0/SAA/publications/SAAbulletin/16-1/SAA16.html
Type: Journal
Moore, Claire
2015 Embracing Change: Museum Educators in the Digital Age. Journal of Museum Education, 40(2): 141-146, Taylor & Francis, Ltd.
The article analyzes technology and the direct access to high speed internet and how museum educators need to invest time learning the technology and uses for their programs. The article discusses what programs or learning materials should be available online,and which should be kept for in-person engagement. With the increase in online experiences, museums need to adapt and plan for a technology-rich future, but not take away in-person experiences of guests.
Language: English
Region: North America
Moore, Claire
2015 Embracing Change: Museum Educators in the Digital Age. Journal of Museum Education, 40(2): 141-146, Taylor & Francis, Ltd.
The article analyzes technology and the direct access to high speed internet and how museum educators need to invest time learning the technology and uses for their programs. The article discusses what programs or learning materials should be available online,and which should be kept for in-person engagement. With the increase in online experiences, museums need to adapt and plan for a technology-rich future, but not take away in-person experiences of guests.
Language: English
Region: North America
Type: Book
Onciul, Bryony, Stefano, Michelle L. , Hawke, Stephanie
2017 Engaging Heritage, Engaging Communities. Boydell & Brewer
The book discusses the significance of the community when it comes to the interpretation and conservation of heritage sites. The 17 chapters are divided into three parts: Engaging Concepts; Engaging Creatively; and Engaging Challenges. Throughout these sections the authors discuss the costs, benefits, and limitations of heritage projects, and critique current collaboration methods though case studies, interviews, and research.
Language: English
Region: International
Onciul, Bryony, Stefano, Michelle L. , Hawke, Stephanie
2017 Engaging Heritage, Engaging Communities. Boydell & Brewer
The book discusses the significance of the community when it comes to the interpretation and conservation of heritage sites. The 17 chapters are divided into three parts: Engaging Concepts; Engaging Creatively; and Engaging Challenges. Throughout these sections the authors discuss the costs, benefits, and limitations of heritage projects, and critique current collaboration methods though case studies, interviews, and research.
Language: English
Region: International
Type: Journal
Engelke, Lynn-Steven
2015 Engaging Students Online with the Smithsonian: A Case Study. Journal of Museum Education, 40(2): 131-140, Taylor & Francis, Ltd.
The article discusses the online education program developed by the Smithsonian Center for Learning and Digital Access. Smithsonian Quests is a student directed online learning program. The paper discusses the development, implementations, and outcomes of the Smithsonian Quests program along with ideas on future museum education.
Language: English
Region: North America
DOI: 10.1179/1059865015Z.00000000089
Engelke, Lynn-Steven
2015 Engaging Students Online with the Smithsonian: A Case Study. Journal of Museum Education, 40(2): 131-140, Taylor & Francis, Ltd.
The article discusses the online education program developed by the Smithsonian Center for Learning and Digital Access. Smithsonian Quests is a student directed online learning program. The paper discusses the development, implementations, and outcomes of the Smithsonian Quests program along with ideas on future museum education.
Language: English
Region: North America
DOI: 10.1179/1059865015Z.00000000089
Type: Newsletter
Motensen, Lena
2005 Engaging the Public Though Archaeology and Interpretation. Heritage Matters: News of the Nation's Diverse Cultural Heritage, July: 6, National Parks Service, U.S. Department of the Interior
The article discusses the Center for Heritage Resource Studies seminar on "Public Meaning of Archaeological Heritage." The two day seminar included key presenters and discussions. The article ends with resources for archaeology interpreters.
Language: English
Region: North America
URL: http://digitalcommons.unl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1067&context=natlpark
Motensen, Lena
2005 Engaging the Public Though Archaeology and Interpretation. Heritage Matters: News of the Nation's Diverse Cultural Heritage, July: 6, National Parks Service, U.S. Department of the Interior
The article discusses the Center for Heritage Resource Studies seminar on "Public Meaning of Archaeological Heritage." The two day seminar included key presenters and discussions. The article ends with resources for archaeology interpreters.
Language: English
Region: North America
URL: http://digitalcommons.unl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1067&context=natlpark
Type: Website
2017 ETANA: Electronic Tools and Ancient Near East Archives. ETANA
This online archive of ancient Near Eastern resources includes English translations of Akkadian and Babylonian texts, as well as an extensive list of books, journals, and websites. These resources are intended for teaching and research purposes.
Language: English, French, German
Region: Asia, Africa, Europe
URL: http://www.etana.org/abzubib
2017 ETANA: Electronic Tools and Ancient Near East Archives. ETANA
This online archive of ancient Near Eastern resources includes English translations of Akkadian and Babylonian texts, as well as an extensive list of books, journals, and websites. These resources are intended for teaching and research purposes.
Language: English, French, German
Region: Asia, Africa, Europe
URL: http://www.etana.org/abzubib
Type: Website
EU/CoE support to the promotion of cultural diversity in Kosovo: Publications. Funded by the Council of Europe, Implemented by the Council of Europe
In a joint program of the European Union and the Council of Europe, various resources were produced to teach the public about cultural heritage. In addition to other resources related to community development through heritage, this website contains downloadable comics about the "other," short stories about different customs, brochures, and teacher guides in three languages. The Council of Europe strives to promote intercultural understanding and encourages people to take a collective responsibility for cultural heritage.
Language: English, Albanian, Serbian
Region: Europe
URL: http://www.coe.int/en/web/culture-and-heritage/pcdk-publications
EU/CoE support to the promotion of cultural diversity in Kosovo: Publications. Funded by the Council of Europe, Implemented by the Council of Europe
In a joint program of the European Union and the Council of Europe, various resources were produced to teach the public about cultural heritage. In addition to other resources related to community development through heritage, this website contains downloadable comics about the "other," short stories about different customs, brochures, and teacher guides in three languages. The Council of Europe strives to promote intercultural understanding and encourages people to take a collective responsibility for cultural heritage.
Language: English, Albanian, Serbian
Region: Europe
URL: http://www.coe.int/en/web/culture-and-heritage/pcdk-publications
Type: Magazine
Lepofsky, Dana
2011 Everyone Loves Archaeology: Bridging Communities Through Archaeological Research. The SAA Archaeological Record, 11(5): 17-19, Society for American Archaeology
This article discusses various "bridges" that can be built by engaging people in archaeological research projects. The author discusses the duty of archaeologists to educate people about heritage. She lists 12 mini-projects in British Columbia that have succeeded at engaging the public and creating communication between different communities.
Language: English
Region: North America
URL: http://saa.org/Portals/0/SAA/Publications/thesaaarchrec/Nov_2011.pdf
Lepofsky, Dana
2011 Everyone Loves Archaeology: Bridging Communities Through Archaeological Research. The SAA Archaeological Record, 11(5): 17-19, Society for American Archaeology
This article discusses various "bridges" that can be built by engaging people in archaeological research projects. The author discusses the duty of archaeologists to educate people about heritage. She lists 12 mini-projects in British Columbia that have succeeded at engaging the public and creating communication between different communities.
Language: English
Region: North America
URL: http://saa.org/Portals/0/SAA/Publications/thesaaarchrec/Nov_2011.pdf
Type: Magazine
Fennell, Christopher C.
2008 Excavating Strata of Memory and Forgetting. The SAA Archaeological Record, 8(1): 17-21, Society for American Archaeology
This article shows how archaeology and site tours with descendant groups can reveal information about a site to professionals, as well as teach groups about forgotten parts of their heritage. The author gives the examples of witchcraft discovered at the Demory house site in Loudon Valley, Virginia and how this history is displayed in the Virginia Historical Society Museum, and volunteer participation in excavations at St. Peter's Church and School in Harpers Ferry.
Language: English
Region: North America
URL: http://saa.org/Portals/0/SAA/Publications/thesaaarchrec/Jan08.pdf
Fennell, Christopher C.
2008 Excavating Strata of Memory and Forgetting. The SAA Archaeological Record, 8(1): 17-21, Society for American Archaeology
This article shows how archaeology and site tours with descendant groups can reveal information about a site to professionals, as well as teach groups about forgotten parts of their heritage. The author gives the examples of witchcraft discovered at the Demory house site in Loudon Valley, Virginia and how this history is displayed in the Virginia Historical Society Museum, and volunteer participation in excavations at St. Peter's Church and School in Harpers Ferry.
Language: English
Region: North America
URL: http://saa.org/Portals/0/SAA/Publications/thesaaarchrec/Jan08.pdf