Materials for Educators & Training Opportunities
Places of historic and cultural significance must be brought to life through active education and interpretation to ensure their appreciation and preservation by future generations. Check out the links below to learn about cultural resources and their preservation, and ways to teach others about how to better protect and care for our shared heritage.
Nevada SHPO
Stewardship Outreach and Educational Materials comic books, coloring books and games to teach the preservation of cultural resources
Archaeology for the Public
A Point in Time (2018) Video on YouTube that presents how archaeological research in Nevada is conducted. The film shows archaeologists working in Lincoln County, Nevada and some of the collaboration involved in research projects.
National Park Service’s Archaeology for the Public
Society for American Archaeology’s Archaeology for the Public
Case Western Reserve Social Science Resource Guide for Archaeology
Passport in Time, Volunteer Opportunity
History for the Public
National Council for Public History
American Association for State and Local History
Websites for Kids
National Park Service’s archaeology for kids
Lesson Plans and Resources for Educators
Archaeological Institute of America’s Archaeology Lesson Plans
National Park Service’s Archaeology Teaching Resources
National Park Service’s Teaching with Historic Places Program
Society for American Archaeology’s archaeology resources for educators
Historic Preservation Education
National Park Service - Cultural Heritage Education
National Park Service - Historic Preservation Training Center
National Park Service - National Center for Preservation Technology and Training
National Preservation Institute