FYI: Two 'Archeology as Education' items from the Independence Park 
Institute Update newsletter. (The education programs of the Independence 
Park Institute connect audiences of all ages to the resources and stories 
of Independence National Historical Park.)

. Daily Life and Diversity in 18th Century Philadelphia -- Independence 
Park Institute teacher workshop (includes Archeology)
. Forthcoming Archeology Learning Lab at the Independence Living History 
Center, Independence National Historical Park

Daily Life and Diversity in 18thCentury Philadelphia -- Independence Park 
Institute teacher workshop
This summer, 20 lucky educators will get to participate in the Summer 
Institute for Teachers which is going to be held at Independence National 
Historical Park July 17-21, 2006. This one-week workshop will enable 
4th-8th grade teachers to understand daily life and diversity in 18th 
century Philadelphia. Topics covered will include archeology, Benjamin 
Franklin, yellow fever, religion, and Philadelphia as the Capital of the 
United States. This institute will prepare teachers to use historic sites 
and primary source documents to enhance their teaching and to inspire 
students with on-site and virtual programs that will make history come 
alive in the classroom and beyond. All participating teachers will receive 
a $300 stipend, books, and other teaching resource materials on daily life 
and diversity in 18th century Philadelphia. Through readings, discussions, 
and field trips to sites in Independence National Historical Park and the 
historic area, teachers will gain a better understanding of what it was 
like to be a part of Philadelphia in the 18th century. Continuing education 
credits for Pennsylvania (Act 48) and New Jersey teachers will also be 
provided. For applications and detailed information on institute programs, 
visit the Education Programs page at www.nps.gov/inde or 
www.independenceparkinstitute.com. Applications must be postmarked by March 
31, 2006. Questions? Contact Amber Kraft, Independence Park Institute, 
Independence National Historical Park, 143 South Third Street, 
Philadelphia, PA 19106, [log in to unmask]

Archeology Learning Lab at the Independence Living History Center
Independence Park Institute, Independence National Historical Park
The next learning space that the Independence Park Institute will undertake 
is an Archeology Learning Lab. The Archeology Learning Lab will be home to 
the program Archeology: History Found in Pieces. This is a program geared 
for grades 5-12 in which students will get to take on the role of 
archeologists and piece together the stories of the buried past. Classes 
participating in this program will get hands-on experience from replica 
artifacts. They will also have the opportunity to see real archeologists at 
work processing artifacts from the dig at the National Constitution Center. 
Keep an eye out for this program to be ready in Spring 2006.

Interested groups can get more information regarding IPI's 2005-2006 school 
year programs by calling the IPI information line, 215-597-2760, or by 
looking on our website: www.independenceparkinstitute.com




Patrice L. Jeppson, Ph.D.
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