From: Wendy Rivenburgh (WRivenburgh@EDC.ORG)
Date: 02/04/03
Good morning! I'm delighted to let you all know about this opportunity to
bring to your programs a traveling exhibit and other free resources for
exploring the science of archaeology. This project is funded by the
National Science Foundation, and is based here at EDC. See the
announcement and details below.
Best,
Wendy
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Wendy Rivenburgh
YouthLearn Initiative at EDC
55 Chapel Street, Newton, MA 02458
617.618.2159 Fax 617.332.4318
wrivenburgh@edc.org
Visit YouthLearn at http://www.youthlearn.org
<p>digNubia!
Exploring the Science of Archaeology
Not far from the banks of the Mississippi River, students measure the bones
of an ancient Nubian queen buried for centuries beneath the sands of the
Sahara Desert. In Bridgeport, Connecticut, young archaeologists sift
through sand with brushes and sieves, uncovering shards of pottery and
bone. In Boston, Massachusetts, student guides from a community
organization assist younger children after school in creating their own
artifacts. But how are these young scientists conducting research on
ancient Nubia in North America? Is this the work of continental drift?
Hardly! These activities are part of an exciting program called digNubia:
Exploring the Science of Archaeology ( http://www.dignubia.org/ ). Funded
by the National Science Foundation, digNubia is an informal education
program exploring the math, science, and technology used in the field of
archaeology to explore the history of ancient Nubia. The developers of
this exciting program want children to experience first-hand the process of
scientific inquiry--how archaeologists unearth, catalogue, and interpret
forgotten ancient civilizations.
digNubia is comprised of a website, documentary film, and a 500 square foot
traveling exhibit. The documentary, Nubia and the Mysteries of Kush,
scheduled to air on PBS in 2003, introduces audiences to Nubian archaeology
today and features some of the ancient sites of the Sudan and the scholars
involved in unlocking their mysteries. The web site features
archaeological puzzles and games for students, and includes hands-on
activities and resources for educators, providing guidance and support for
using the site in the classroom. The digNubia exhibit offers hands-on
activities using science and math applications needed in real
archaeological research.
All materials are offered to schools, museums and community centers free of
charge. To find out more about the program and how to schedule the exhibit
in your area, write to info@dignubia.org or contact Alex Sherman at
(617)618-2725.
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