Once again, the Anthropology Program here at Quinnipiac
University has invited middle school students from the Hamden area to learn
about anthropology and archaeology. On October 14th and 16th, the students
participated in workshops, which included a mock archaeology dig and three
hands-on labs. They also answered questions in their own personal "field
manuals" so that they could get a feel for how archaeologists and
anthropologists have to record data while at a site. From trying to figure out what
our ancestors ate to learning how to discern certain parts of the skeleton, the
students learned about several key concepts in anthropology including: human
evolution, the scientific method, stratigraphy, material culture, and
osteology. The event was hosted by QU faculty, members of the Society of
Anthropological Research Club, the QU MAT program, and the Bristol Myers Squibb
Center for Science Teaching and Learning. The 100 seventh grade students were
able to the 100 seventh grade students were able to come to the QU campus and
have these experiences. Thanks to everyone who helped out! Here are some of our photos from the event:
Here are some of the students and faculty that helped to make this event go smoothly!
