Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park

Alberta Parks

Introduction to Archaeology

      Introduce your students to the exciting world of archaeology.  This program addresses what it means to be an archaeologist, who owns archaeological sites, and why and how we protect them. Students work hands-on with real artifacts and a diversity of cultural materials.  Favorites are assembling a real bison, deer or alpaca skeleton.

    Stalking and Tracking
    Grade(s): 1 - 6
    Curriculum:
    • Social Studies
    Themes:
    • Grade 1 - Topic 1.2
    • Grade 2 - Topic 2.1
    • Grade 3 - Topic 3.1
    • Grade 4 - Alberta: The Land, Histories & Stories
    • Grade 5 - Canada: The Land, Histories & Stories
    • Grade 6
      • Topic 6.2
      • Science Topic D
    Type:
    • Parks in the Classroom
    Duration: Half-Day
    Location: Your school
    Max. Group Size: 32
    Fees: $175
    Availability: Year-round
    Updated: Mar 20, 2025