This research project is creating ethnobotany curriculum modules that introduce other science disciplines

Objectives

Demonstrate some of the basic aspects of archaeology particularly as they relate to studies of traditional societies.
Illustrate broad applications of archaeology
Develop avenues for students to continue to learn about archaeology that lead directly out of the segue experience.

Learning Structure

Class-room/Laboratory discussion groups (students will have already watched assigned video presentations)
- Students will be taken into the botany courtyard to observe the layout and composition. Discussion will lead students into theorizing what the courtyard looked like 20 to 30 years ago. They will consider how the courtyard's change in appearance over time is influenced by culture.
  　
Community observations
- Students will be instructed to examine the land, structures, and surroundings of some location in their community.
  　
Web-based delivery of information to students:
- Provide a brief overview of some of the most interesting areas of archaeology.
- Direct students to practitioners of archaeology within the University and in the community at-large.
- Show students specific courses or other educational opportunities that can be used to further explore interests in archaeology.

Learning Outcomes

(1 = Most Desired Outcome, 3 = A Desirable Outcome, 5 = Least Desired Outcome)

Students seek more information about studies in archaeology, register to take a course in archaeology, and become a degree seeking major in archaeology.
Students seek more information about studies in archaeology and register to take a course in archaeology as part of an effort to broaden their education.
Students develop a sufficient (but minimal) understanding of archaeology to be able to make decisions about their own career (and inclusion or not of this science). These students are probably better citizens/voters.
Students do not learn anything about archaeology.
Students develop a negative perspective about archaeology because of the information received through this project.

Ethnobotany Segue Experience

During the class session, the students will go into the botany courtyard and observe how the courtyard is designed. Students should theorize how the courtyard appeared 20 to 30 years ago, and think about how culture may influence the courtyard's design over time.
As a follow-up to the lab, students will be asked to examine the land, structures and surroundings of one place in their community. They need to theorize what it would look like in 500 years if all humans were removed tomorrow. Next week in class, students will briefly discuss their thoughts and why they think their proposed changes would occur.

Other Science

Archaeology is the study of human cultures through the recovery, documentation and analysis of material remains and environmental data, including architecture, artifacts, biofacts, human remains, and landscapes. The goals of archaeology are to document and explain the origins and development of human culture, understand culture history, chronicle cultural evolution, and study human behavior and ecology, for both prehistoric and historic societies. It is considered, in North America, to be one of the four sub-fields of anthropology.

Other Science Practitioners

Other Science Courses

Students interested in learning more about archaeology may want to take one of the following introductory courses: ANTH 151 Emerging Humanity, ANTH 152 Culture and Humanity, or ANTH 165 Heritage Sites in Archaeology.
Courses that emphasize archaeological study include ANTH 210 Archaeology and ANTH 215 Physical Anthropology.

Resources

Here are some websites that pertain to archaeology in Hawaii:
- Society for Hawaiian Archaeology
- UH Archaeology Labs
  　
For career information, students may want to view the occupational outlook for potential careers in archaeology at the U.S. Department of Labor:
- Social scientists, other
- Archivists, curators, and museum technicians