lots of dimensions here

I would think one way to resolve this is for each participant who finds a 
piece of an item to
do the lab work- clean measure, document, complete forms  and label with 
information and identify- when they write on the site information
have them include their name on an underside or inner surface....

Thus they understand its not just finding but analysis recording and 
curating

there they have gone through the process of analysis then go on to 
reconstruction....
have participants using a sand box glue with reversible glues their pot 
together then
photo document the restored pot

then give kids photos maybe showing their names
let the teacher "curate" the object on a shelf of honor....in the classroom

let them know that it is much better that all can partake via a photo and 
curated other classes later in time can appreciate the object
later in life they can come visit it whereas one piece in  their possession 
is boring....useless....

just an idea

Conrad

-----Original Message----- 
From: Susan Walter
Sent: Monday, March 04, 2013 4:31 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: sherds needed for Children's Day

March 4, 2013

Hi Hannah,

At my manufactured site, I don't let "my" kids take stuff they have dug up
home.
The way I explain it is that archaeological items remain at the lab for
further study.

However, I do have a project for them in repair.  Each kid brings an item
their parent signs a waiver that the child can have to be broken.  IF the
item doesn't pass my critical choices (one child brought a lovely antique
porcelain cup, for instance) I refuse it.

Since some kids forget or don't bring items, or I refuse to break them, I
always bring extras, generally flower pots and/or tableware that I get for
free from family/friends, or cheap from junk stores.

I put all that stuff inside a pillowcase and hammer em.
Dump them out.
Kids wear gloves & sort out their item.
They then try to repair them using Elmers glue (its nontoxic).

THOSE items they can take home.

Have fun; sounds like a great opportunity!
S. Walter
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Hannah Ballard" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, March 04, 2013 12:55 PM
Subject: Re: sherds needed for Children's Day


Finding other ways for children to take their experience home is an
opportunity to teach kids about the value of the data rather over personal
possession of the artifacts.  Perhaps they could draw or take photos of
their finds.  Given all the issues we have around pothunting and the
messages that come out of television shows such as Diggers, I think allowing
kids to take artifacts home sends the wrong message about archaeology.  I
have elementary school-age kids myself and I know that though they would
love to have their own arrowhead or some other special artifact, they don't
need them to enjoy the experience.

Good luck with your project!
Hannah Ballard


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