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LEARNING ACTIVITIES
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WHY IS THIS ASSIGNMENT IMPORTANT FOR YOUR LEARNING?
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DUE DATES
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Key Archaeological Concepts Quiz (individual)
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Learning key archaeological terms/concepts expands what we understand about archaeology and the past and allows us to develop a rich, interconnect network of knowledge. The quiz covers all assigned readings and class discussions. Three opportunities offered to take the quiz to demonstrate and solidify your learning.
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Four attempts prior to 9:00 am, last day of the block. On Canvas.
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This assignment will solidify your understanding of how evidence supports inferences that lead to interpretations of the past--this is the key to archaeological thinking. This work also asks you to consider the value of a long-term perspective on human history.
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21 Feb, 9:00 am on Canvas
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Living Histories - Learning Sessions
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Designing the learning session with your peers will build your knowledge and capacity to discuss with competence and nuance the relationship between Native peoples and archaeologists of the American Southwest.
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5:00 pm Last day to submit Group Assessment of Learning Session
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A field notebook is a record of the day-to-day details of fieldwork. It is essential for creating an accurate and comprehensive final report of field work. In this class, you will also practice technical writing by keeping daily notes in your field notebook on readings, discussions, and new skills.
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10 March, Bring to class at 9 am.
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Unreported field work is a tragic loss of the past and unethical. You will learn multiple skills producing this simulated Report
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11 March, 9:00 am on Canvas
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Archaeological Mapping Exam
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Documenting and protecting the past requires that we produce accurate records of places of significant past human activity. Learning how to produce site maps is an essential archaeological skill and one you can use in many disciplines and jobs.
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10 March, 4 pm, upload to Canvas
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Your contributions to the learning community, attendance, participation, and in-class activities are important for your learning and the learning that occurs in our learning community.
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Each class meeting
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All grades are posted on Canvas. Please check it often and read the comments I provide for most submitted assignments.
Course Letter grades
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If you are taking the course Pass/Fail you must meet the criteria for a "C" above.
The addition of a '+' or '-' to a letter grade is a qualitative and holistic assessment of the quality of all learning activities and your effort and engagement.
Missed classes for any reason will result in a reduction in your Effort and Engagement assessment, unless you propose an additional learning activity to compensate for the diminished learning resulting from your absence. It is your responsibility to propose and complete the activity.
- All learning activities above completed and submitted.
- Most activities (4 of 7) received an "Outstanding" assessment.
- The Cultural Resource Survey Report, as the project that synthesizes all you have learned, must receive an "Outstanding" assessment.
B =
- All learning activities above completed and submitted.
- Most activities (4 of 7) received an "Outstanding" assessment.
C =
- All learning activities above completed and submitted.
- Most activities (4 of 7) received a "Satisfactory" assessment.
D =
- Most but not all learning activities were completed and submitted.
- Most activities (4 of 7) submitted received "Satisfactory" assessments.
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- Most learning activities were not submitted and/or there were significant problems with attendance.
If you are taking the course Pass/Fail you must meet the criteria for a "C" above.
The addition of a '+' or '-' to a letter grade is a qualitative and holistic assessment of the quality of all learning activities and your effort and engagement.
Missed classes for any reason will result in a reduction in your Effort and Engagement assessment, unless you propose an additional learning activity to compensate for the diminished learning resulting from your absence. It is your responsibility to propose and complete the activity.
