Online Resources

HERE ARE SOME LINKS THAT WE HAVE FOUND TO BE QUITE USEFUL AND RELIABLE. IF YOU HAVE TROUBLE WITH ANY OR IF YOU HAVE IDEAS FOR MORE HANDY RESOURCES, PLEASE LET US KNOW.

General Websites over Archeology

Archeology 101

PDF file that gives information about archeology as well as the techniques utilized in the process.

Guardian- Archeology Basics

Information about the basics behind Archeology as well as the key terms.

Texas Based Pages

Texas Beyond History

Has resources for teachers to help you teach about Texas. These are organized by Art, Social Studies, Language Art, and Science and Math. Material gives detail in regard to level of instruction as well as the TEKS

Texas State Historical Association

Has resources for teachers. Browse by grade level or by subject Area. Subject Area includes History, Geography, Economics, Government, Citizenship, Culture, Science, Technology, Society, and Social Studies. Also, resource types include programs, lesson plans, audiovisual, and more.

Texas Almanac

Looking for specific information about Texas, towns, industry, History, or more, this is the website that has that information accessible.

Legacy of Texas

Books, movies, and more for sale on this website. All about Texas. [Note we do not get any profit from the purchase of these]

Texas Parks and Wildlife

Has links to resources as well as Videos. They also offer in person and virtual programs Other items of interest include Texas Aquatic Science, Archery in School, Texas Junior Naturalist, and the Get Outdoor program.

SHUMLA Archeological Research & Education Center

Focuses on preserving Rock art of Texas. Contains information in regards to current work in regards to preserving the past.

Other Nifty Resources

Archeological Institute of America

Lesson plans for Archaic and Classical Style, Aztec Codex, Mini-Dig, Trash Talks, what will survive, and Greek Vase Painting. There are third Party Lesson plans for Athens, Ancient Mesopotamia, Crow Canyon, and how to think like an Archaeologist.

Archaelogy Magazine

Link to the Magazine with more resources and current research. Includes links to Videos and other material.

National Park Educator Resources

Place with various materials related to subjects and separated by grade level. Also, there are Junior ranger programs, how to get kids outdoors ideas, and the Teacher Ranger Teacher Program. They also offer Distance learning where you can schedule a virtual field trip, borrow some equipment for a class such as a traveling trunk, and professional development opportunities.