Iowa Public Television

Join this session to give your students an early introduction and understanding of what an archaeologist does in their daily work.

Staff from the University of Iowa, Office of the State Archaeologist, will be on hand to read a great story about archeology to your students. She will also talk a little about what she does in her job so students understand the career of an archaeologist. She will also show a few artifacts that she has found on sites. Students always enjoy this presentation as it really is fascinating to hear that in Iowa we have active dig sites and a great archeological history to share.

Session Related Web sites:

• School to Careers (www.careers.iptv.org) - Teachers, students and parents explore the world of work via the STC Web site. Job descriptions, video clips and links to additional resources can be accessed through this Web site. The STC database features occupations in health, engineering, business, agriscience, human services and the arts. Career searches can be done by keyword, occupation, subject or Career Pathway.
• University Of Iowa Office of the State Archaeologist

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Sessions are provided at no cost by Iowa Public Television in collaboration with the Iowa Communications Network to PK-12 students and the adults working with or on behalf of PK-12 students in Iowa. If you are not employed by a school district or an AEA please register at library sites only.

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