group presentations

​Learning Objective: To develop an understanding of the broad outlines of the diverse and dynamic culture history (who, what, when, where) of the Southwest. To help everyone get-to-know each other prior to our field trip. This activity is based on the assumption that we learn best what we teach others. 

Presentation expectations: 
  • The presentation will be both informative and interesting (e.g., develop a presentation that you would want to listen to or participate in and doesn't waste our time). 
    • Think creatively about your "presentation" -- it does not need to be a Powerpoint lecture. The learning objective is that we "develop an understanding of the broad outlines of the diverse and dynamic culture history (who, what, when, where) of the SW."  You could ask the class to read an article and discuss, conduct a debate on an archaeological question involving a culture history, describe an important archaeological site of the group you are studying, take a quiz (for fun) with the goal of learning some "facts," create a Jeopardy game to facilitate learning, etc.  
  • Each presentation should include: 
    • a map identifying where the tradition/culture described resides/ed in the SW
    • a description of the environment (e.g., climate, vegetation, landform)
    • a timeline of significant events in the culture history (e.g., when this "archaeological culture" is first recognized, when/if the material correlates are no longer archaeologically visible)
    • a description of the primary material correlates (e.g., pottery, architecture, social organization)
    • living descendants 
  • A one-page (front/back) handout of the most significant "take-aways" from your presentation with a list of sources cited
    • I may use some of the information on the handout for the Key Concepts Quiz
  • The presentation should not exceed 15 minutes. 

Credible primary and secondary resources for group presentations are listed below. The resources below will help you get started but your presentation should not be limited to these sources: 

Ancestral Puebloan (Late):
Hohokam
  • eHRAF Archaeology (click link, must be signed into CC account to gain access to a library database) 
  • World Archaeology (journal in library; accessible on-line), Bayman, The Hohokam of Southwest North America, Vol. 15, No. 3, pp. 257-311
  • Archaeology Southwest, Hohokam Archaeology (see Canvas "Files")
  • Fish and Fish, Hohokam Millenium (see Canvas "Files")
  • Rice and Redman, Hohokam Platform Mounds (see Canvas "Files")
  • Colwell-Chanthaphonh, Living Histories book, CH 2. 
​Patayan
Mogollon/Mimbres (Late) 
  • eHRAF Archaeology (click link, must be signed into CC account to gain access to a library database) 
  • ​Peregrine and Ember, Encyclopedia of Prehistory, Volume 6, available in the Tutt South Basement Reference (click link for Call number)
  • Archaeology Southwest, Hegmon and Nelson, The Archaeology and Meaning of Mimbres (click link)
  • Gilman, Mimbres Settling In (see Canvas "Files")
  • Hegmon, Mimbres Society (see Canvas "Files")
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Trincheras: 
  • Phillips, Archaeology and Prehistory of Northwest Mexico: A "Rough Essay"  (click link)
  • Archaeology Southwest (click link)

Casas Grandes (also called Paquime)
  • Archaeology Southwest, The Casas Grande Community (click link)
  • Phillips, The End of Casas Grandes (click link)