Have you ever wondered about how the pyramids were built?
Have you thought about hunting with stone arrowheads?
What did people think about in the past, how did they live, what did they eat?
All these and many more questions are what archaeologists work on answering. Become an archaeologist for a day as you explore ancient people, find and study artifacts from the past,
and learn how specimens artifacts change over time – all in a Natural History Museum by a professional archaeologist and certified merit badge counselor. In this class, scouts will work towards completing the Archaeology Merit Badge.
The following Badge Requirements will be reviewed and can be satisfied in class discussions and presentations Any questions regarding the content and structure of the class may be directed to the instructor, David Thulman (dthulman@gmail.com):
- 1-6, 10, and 11. Some of these require independent work before class.
- Scouts should be ready to present to the class on requirement 7.
- We can approve the report for requirement 9(b)
- We will notify participating scouts as soon as we know of field opportunities that meet the requirements of 8(a). We will not be doing a simulated excavation.
Terms and Conditions: Due to the level of content and instruction associated with this class, participants must be 15 years or older. Pre-registration and prepayment are required to attend. Spaces are limited. Cancellations up to a week in advance of the course will incur a $5 processing fee. No refunds made 7 days before the start of the course. NHSM retains the right to update or change these requirements at any time. Check in 9:00AM
Things to remember to bring for this Merit Badge Class:
1. Merit Badge Blue Card properly filled out and signed off by your Scoutmaster
2. Archaeology Merit Badge Pamphlet and Workbook
3. Scout Uniform
5. Supporting documentation or project work pertinent to this merit badge which may also
include a Merit Badge Workbook for reference with notes
6. A positive Scouting focus and attitude
7. Lunch – will be eaten out of doors weather permitting
Most Merit Badges are not designed to be completed in a single session with an instructor, so it is not always possible to walk away with a completed and signed blue card at the end a program. Every badge requires some independent work by your scout. We call this “pre-work” because, if these requirements are performed prior to our program, we can complete and sign the merit badge card. Otherwise we will sign partial cards at the completion of our program and will have qualified counselors review assignments on an individual basis at a later date.
