Archaeology Museum, University of South Alabama, SouthMobile, AL 36688

$5 Per Student

Educational Programming at Archaeology Museum : The staff and exhibits of the Archaeology Museum bring history to life! Our programs draw from the Alabama State Curriculum and emphasize historical awareness and critical thinking. Tours aim to inspire awe and generatecuriosity about archaeology and the region’s past, and make prehistory and history meaningful to students today.
We offer teachers several tour options and will tailor your visit to best fit your needs.
School Tour Programs
1. General Tour – Alabama Prehistory & History Visit the museum’s diverse collections and life-sized scenic representations of over 12,000 years of Alabama’sprehistory and history. Students plunge back in time as they explore the ways of life of ancient Woodland cultures, mound-building Mississippian peoples, early French settlers, and an African-American family after the Civil War. Critical-thinking skills are triggered as students investigate archaeological methods for uncovering the past. The tour also features the native plant garden located on Museum grounds.
2. Life In Colonial America : Be transported back to the communities of early European settlers and Native Americans, with a focus on early French settlements in the Mobile area. The lesson delves into interactions between new settlers and Native Americans, examining the impacts on trade, health, natural resources, and cultures of the Gulf Coast.
3. Art and Archaeology SPECIAL OFFER! : Joint Tour with Mobile Museum of Art! Students tour The Archaeology Museum and Mobile Museum of Art to experience a gallery tour and a studio art class with either an archaeology or art-based theme. This program is appropriate for all age groups. Please note there is an additional cost of $5.00 per student for a total of $10/student for this combination tour.
4. Storytelling Through Time : This lesson examines the importance of storytelling in all cultures in human history with examples drawn from cultures represented in the Museum: Woodland, Mississippian, French, and African-American. Students will explore the galleries to draw inspiration for their own stories.
5. Archaeology 101 : Archaeologists use many approaches to uncover the past and decipher how people lived. Throughout the visit, students learn about the archaeological discipline, the many techniques used to reconstruct the past, and what it takes to become an archaeologist. Topics include radiocarbon dating, ground-penetrating radar, and experimental archaeology. The various cultures that have inhabited the Gulf Coast are the portal for students to learn how we know about the past.
6. Add a Campus Tour : Combine one of the above tours with a tour of the University’s campus. Students experience campus life and learn about the array of subject areas that the University has to offer.