Here are some links to anthropology and archeology web sites for children. For additional children's educational resources, please visit the teacher resources section of this web site.

Alexandria Archaeology's Kids page
This page has a number of fun archaeological games and activities involving archaeology.

Archaeological Adventure Homepage
Information on the past, present, and future of archaeology.

Archaeology Merit Badge—Guidelines for earning scouting badges for archeology

Boy Scouts of America
Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline Council

Bee Ann Explorer
This site helps kids explore National Park Service archeology in the Washington, DC area.

The Community Archaeology Program Online Guide to Archaeology for Kids
This site presents information about history and archaeology as well as links for involving kids in the public archaeology programs offered by CAP.

Crow Canyon
Check out the opportunities for kids at this archaeological center in Colorado.

Dig's Website
Check out the homepage of the archaeological magazine Dig, to learn about cool and exciting stuff happening in archaeology. Dig is published in cooperation with the Archaeological Institute of America. (http://www.digonsite.com)

GoZone
Fun and games on Parknet.

Is the Past in your Future?
This page, hosted by the Society for Historical Archaeology, explains how to become an archaeologist.

Just the Arti-Facts
This web site illuminates the history of Chicago by showcasing important historical events and material culture associated with those events.

Poplar Forest Children's Activity Page
Fun facts and puzzles and games at Thomas Jefferson's plantation.

Utah History For Kids
Utah history from the Utah State Historical Society. This web site covers a broad range of history and social science issues including archaeology and history.

Voyage into Archaeology
Want to see what archaeologists do every day? This site describes what it's like to be an archaeologist.

WebRangers
Bring National Park fun to your computer!

Zinj
An innovative online magazine for kids that covers a range of archaeological issues.

FirstGov For Kids
History and science are among the topics at this interagency Kid's portal.

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