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: Magazine, Program
Roberts, Amy, Campbell, Isobelle
2012 Ngaut Ngaut Interpretive Project: Collaboration and Mutually Beneficial Outcomes,The. The SAA Archaeological Record, 12(4): 33-35, Society for American Archaeology
This article discusses the collaboration of archaeologist Amy Roberts and the Mannum Aboriginal Community Association Inc. on an interpretive project for the Ngaut Ngaut (Devon Downs) site. The authors discuss the importance of the site for Indigenous Australian archaeology, and the development of tourism materials for the site.
Language: English
Region: Australia
URL: http://saa.org/Portals/0/SAA/Publications/thesaaarchrec/Sept2012_final.pdf
Roberts, Amy, Campbell, Isobelle
2012 Ngaut Ngaut Interpretive Project: Collaboration and Mutually Beneficial Outcomes,The. The SAA Archaeological Record, 12(4): 33-35, Society for American Archaeology
This article discusses the collaboration of archaeologist Amy Roberts and the Mannum Aboriginal Community Association Inc. on an interpretive project for the Ngaut Ngaut (Devon Downs) site. The authors discuss the importance of the site for Indigenous Australian archaeology, and the development of tourism materials for the site.
Language: English
Region: Australia
URL: http://saa.org/Portals/0/SAA/Publications/thesaaarchrec/Sept2012_final.pdf
Type: Website, video/movie/etc.
NHK videos in High-Definition on intangible cultural heritage. Nippon Hoso Kyokai (NHK), in cooperation with UNESCO
These high quality videos available to the public document the intangible heritage of cultures around the world. Featuring dance customs, texts, and more, the documentation of culture in these videos can also help to preserve heritage for future generations within these cultures.
Language: English, French
Region: Africa, Asia, Central America, Europe, South America
URL: https://ich.unesco.org/en/NHK
NHK videos in High-Definition on intangible cultural heritage. Nippon Hoso Kyokai (NHK), in cooperation with UNESCO
These high quality videos available to the public document the intangible heritage of cultures around the world. Featuring dance customs, texts, and more, the documentation of culture in these videos can also help to preserve heritage for future generations within these cultures.
Language: English, French
Region: Africa, Asia, Central America, Europe, South America
URL: https://ich.unesco.org/en/NHK
Type: Website
2017 North Carolina Archaeology Month. North Carolina Office of State Archaeology, Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
The website provides information on the North Carolina Archaeology Month. The page contains events, volunteer opportunities, and information on lectures and field schools.
Language: English
Region: North America
URL: https://archaeology.ncdcr.gov/get-involved/archaeology-month
2017 North Carolina Archaeology Month. North Carolina Office of State Archaeology, Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
The website provides information on the North Carolina Archaeology Month. The page contains events, volunteer opportunities, and information on lectures and field schools.
Language: English
Region: North America
URL: https://archaeology.ncdcr.gov/get-involved/archaeology-month
Type: Magazine
Kersel, Morag M., Chesson, Meredith S.
2011 Not the Usual Suspects: New Directions in Community Archaeology. The SAA Archaeological Record, 11(4): 43-46, Society for American Archaeology
In this article the authors describe the "Follow the Pots Project," a community project about prehistoric archaeology in the Middle East. This program is "unusual" in that it focuses on neither historical archaeology nor North America. The authors describe successful community projects in other areas of the world, discussions of community archaeology at the AAAs (American Anthropological Association sessions), and the importance of interacting with communities during the planning stages of a project.
Language: English
Region: Asia
URL: http://saa.org/Portals/0/SAA/Publications/thesaaarchrec/Sept_2011.pdf
Kersel, Morag M., Chesson, Meredith S.
2011 Not the Usual Suspects: New Directions in Community Archaeology. The SAA Archaeological Record, 11(4): 43-46, Society for American Archaeology
In this article the authors describe the "Follow the Pots Project," a community project about prehistoric archaeology in the Middle East. This program is "unusual" in that it focuses on neither historical archaeology nor North America. The authors describe successful community projects in other areas of the world, discussions of community archaeology at the AAAs (American Anthropological Association sessions), and the importance of interacting with communities during the planning stages of a project.
Language: English
Region: Asia
URL: http://saa.org/Portals/0/SAA/Publications/thesaaarchrec/Sept_2011.pdf
Type: Newsletter
Laracuente, Nicolas R., Sams, Adrianne B.
2011 Notes from the Trenches: Archaeologists Engaging the Public. SHA Newsletter, 44(1):13-14, Society for Historical Archaeology
The report from the Public Education and Interpretation Committee (PEIC) summarizes the 2011 Society for Historical Archaeology meeting and the workshop "Print and Social Media."
Language: English
Region: North America
URL: https://sha.org/publication-links/newsletter/newsletter-archives/
Laracuente, Nicolas R., Sams, Adrianne B.
2011 Notes from the Trenches: Archaeologists Engaging the Public. SHA Newsletter, 44(1):13-14, Society for Historical Archaeology
The report from the Public Education and Interpretation Committee (PEIC) summarizes the 2011 Society for Historical Archaeology meeting and the workshop "Print and Social Media."
Language: English
Region: North America
URL: https://sha.org/publication-links/newsletter/newsletter-archives/
Type: Newsletter
Laracuente, Nicolas R., Sams, Adrianne
2011 Notes From the Trenches: Going Public with Social Media. SHA Newsletter, 44(2): 23, Society for Historical Archaeology
The article discusses the benefits of an active social media presence for public outreach. It provides examples of thriving archaeology-focused social media accounts, including examples from the Society for Historical Archaeology.
Language: English
Region: North America
URL: https://sha.org/publication-links/newsletter/newsletter-archives/
Laracuente, Nicolas R., Sams, Adrianne
2011 Notes From the Trenches: Going Public with Social Media. SHA Newsletter, 44(2): 23, Society for Historical Archaeology
The article discusses the benefits of an active social media presence for public outreach. It provides examples of thriving archaeology-focused social media accounts, including examples from the Society for Historical Archaeology.
Language: English
Region: North America
URL: https://sha.org/publication-links/newsletter/newsletter-archives/
Type: Newsletter
Miller, Sarah
2013 Notes from the Trenches: Public Archaeology at SHA 2013. SHA Newsletter, 46(1): 10-11, Society for Historical Archaeology
The article discusses the public archaeology workshop "Reaching Out Around the World: Issues in Globalization of Public Historical Archaeology" at the 2013 conference. This includes interaction with the media, digital heritage, and other examples of public archaeology.
Language: English
Region: North America
URL: https://sha.org/publication-links/newsletter/newsletter-archives/
Miller, Sarah
2013 Notes from the Trenches: Public Archaeology at SHA 2013. SHA Newsletter, 46(1): 10-11, Society for Historical Archaeology
The article discusses the public archaeology workshop "Reaching Out Around the World: Issues in Globalization of Public Historical Archaeology" at the 2013 conference. This includes interaction with the media, digital heritage, and other examples of public archaeology.
Language: English
Region: North America
URL: https://sha.org/publication-links/newsletter/newsletter-archives/
Type: Magazine, Lesson Plan
Whittaker, John C.
2010 Novels of Cahokia. The SAA Archaeological Record, 10(2): 34-36, Society for American Archaeology
This article discusses the use of archaeological novels in the classroom to show that scientific interpretation also involves imagination. It also teaches students how to critique others' interpretations of the past. The author gives three examples of novels about the Cahokia Mounds World Heritage Site in Illinois, comparing the archaeological accuracy and imaginative interpretation in these novels. This type of lesson could be adapted for use in middle and high school archaeology courses.
Language: English
Region: North America
Grade Level, if for classroom: Middle, High School
URL: http://digital.ipcprintservices.com/publication/?i=34758&pre=1
Whittaker, John C.
2010 Novels of Cahokia. The SAA Archaeological Record, 10(2): 34-36, Society for American Archaeology
This article discusses the use of archaeological novels in the classroom to show that scientific interpretation also involves imagination. It also teaches students how to critique others' interpretations of the past. The author gives three examples of novels about the Cahokia Mounds World Heritage Site in Illinois, comparing the archaeological accuracy and imaginative interpretation in these novels. This type of lesson could be adapted for use in middle and high school archaeology courses.
Language: English
Region: North America
Grade Level, if for classroom: Middle, High School
URL: http://digital.ipcprintservices.com/publication/?i=34758&pre=1
Type: Magazine
Gonzalez, Sara L.
2015 Of Homelands and Archaeology: Indigenous, Collaborative Approaches to Archaeology with Two California Tribal Communities. The SAA Archaeological Record, 15(1): 29-32, Society for American Archaeology
This article includes a list of eight elements that should be part of any community-based archaeology research project. The author describes two collaborative projects with indigenous communities in California. She explains the outcomes of both projects, including the development of heritage lessons for youth.
Language: English
Region: North America
URL: http://www.saa.org/Portals/0/SAA/Publications/thesaaarchrec/Jan2015.pdf
Gonzalez, Sara L.
2015 Of Homelands and Archaeology: Indigenous, Collaborative Approaches to Archaeology with Two California Tribal Communities. The SAA Archaeological Record, 15(1): 29-32, Society for American Archaeology
This article includes a list of eight elements that should be part of any community-based archaeology research project. The author describes two collaborative projects with indigenous communities in California. She explains the outcomes of both projects, including the development of heritage lessons for youth.
Language: English
Region: North America
URL: http://www.saa.org/Portals/0/SAA/Publications/thesaaarchrec/Jan2015.pdf
Type: Education Unit
2014 Ohio Prehistory Materials for Teachers. Ohio Archaeological Council
The webpage contains education resources for teachers seeking information on Ohio's prehistory. The materials include a PowerPoint, PDF, and brochure, all of which meet the Ohio Social Studies content standards for 4th grade.
Language: English
Region: North America
Grade Level, if for classroom: Elementary School
URL: http://www.ohioarchaeology.org/resources/education/24-education/education-articles/292-ohio-prehistory-materials-for-teachers
2014 Ohio Prehistory Materials for Teachers. Ohio Archaeological Council
The webpage contains education resources for teachers seeking information on Ohio's prehistory. The materials include a PowerPoint, PDF, and brochure, all of which meet the Ohio Social Studies content standards for 4th grade.
Language: English
Region: North America
Grade Level, if for classroom: Elementary School
URL: http://www.ohioarchaeology.org/resources/education/24-education/education-articles/292-ohio-prehistory-materials-for-teachers