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TOPEKA–Helping students connect the past with the present can be difficult for educators. The Kansas Historical Society’s Project Archaeology workshop offers a unique way to inspire learning and will be held Wednesday – Friday, July 27 – 29, at Brown Center, Cowley College, 215 S. 2nd Street, Arkansas City.

“I am so happy to have new materials and new ideas to supplement my classroom,” said Paula, a past workshop participant. “The more we learned, the more and more enthusiastic and passionate I became with the subject matter, the more my brain came alive with ideas, and the more excited I became with thoughts on how I could blend Project Archaeology into the other subjects I teach.”

Designed specifically for educators, the workshop focuses on the basics of scientific inquiry, using archaeological data. Kansas-specific curriculum materials are included with units on shelter, early agriculture, and migration. The curriculum is appropriate for grades three through eight. Participants will also tour sites related to the Etzanoa Archaeological Project.

The workshop is free but enrollment is limited to 25 people. Participants can earn two hours of college credit through Baker University; tuition is $65 per hour. The application deadline is July 1. The application and more information is available online at kshs.org/18959. For further questions contact Virginia Wulfkuhle, (785) 272-8681, ext. 266; or [email protected].