Education - Archaeological Institute of America

The AIA works with archaeologists, educators, museum staff, and other specialists to create and compile programs and resources that you can use in your classroom or at home to explain what archaeology is, what archaeologists do, and how sites are discovered, uncovered, and interpreted. Resources include lesson plans and activities that can be downloaded and adapted for your use. Topics range from creating small-scale simulated digs to re-creating ancient costumes and hosting your own Roman feast.

AIA-MOS Fair

On October 19 and 20, 2012, the Boston Museum of Science will host the 6th Annual AIA-MOS Archaeology Fair. The fair will have a wide range of activities and demonstrations for attendees to enjoy, from learning about stratigraphy to mock digs and atlatl throwing! Annually, thousands of school groups and families attend this fair.
Archaeology Months

Many U.S. states designate a certain day, week, or month every year to celebrate and recognize local archaeology and history. During these periods, local archaeologists, educators, museum staff, and other specialists organize programs and activities for public participation.

Find out more about your state’s activities
In the Classroom

Create your own archaeological dig, dress your teddy bear in a toga, explore ancient shipwrecks, and much, much more through AIA Lesson Plans!

AIA News

Museum Studies students create Signage and Brochures for the site of Thimlich Ohinga, Kenya

A number of museum studies students at SFSU designed interpretive signs and brochures for the AIA Site Preservation project at Thimlich Ohinga, Kenya.
Bureau of Land Management to Celebrate National Archaeology Day Across the U.S.

The U.S. Bureau of Land Management joined as a Collaborating Organization for National Archaeology Day and issued an Information Bulletin to all BLM employees encouraging them to showcase their archaeological programs and resources by holding events on National Archaeology Day.
AIA at AIC

The AIA is an exhibitor at the American Institute for Conservation’s Annual Meeting in Albuquerque this week.