Information about MVAC Classroom Materials and Services
MVAC's Teacher Resource Brochure
The Teacher Resource Brochure lists all the presentations and
resources available to precollegiate instructors from MVAC's Archaeology
Education Program. We encourage you to register early to ensure
you receive the resources and presentations you want - when you want
them.
Click here to download a PDF version of
MVAC's
Teacher Resource Brochure.
Special thanks to the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, College
of Liberal Studies for grant funds to purchase new resources and
hands-on materials for many of MVAC's boxes.
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Established in 1982, Mississippi Valley Archaeology Center (MVAC), is
a research and education outreach organization
located on the campus of the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse. MVAC’s
Archaeology Education Program provides a number of opportunities for
precollegiate teachers, students and the general public. Our
programs introduce participants to ongoing scientific
investigations and cultural resource preservation.
MVAC offers:
Explore MVAC's web site to find out more about these
offerings!
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In an effort to support teachers as they include archaeology in their
classrooms, MVAC offers a teacher membership for $25. Teacher members receive notification of matching
funds opportunities, student scholarship information, as well as
MVAC publications and notices of upcoming
events.
Members also have unique benefits such as:
- Invitations to special site tours
- Invitations to the Annual Meeting and
- The
opportunity to participate in member laboratory work days.
Fill out the on-line
membership form and become an MVAC teacher member today!
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For additional information on the Archaeology Education Program, its
programs and resources, or to schedule resources or presentations
contact:
Jean Dowiasch
Mississippi Valley Archaeology Center
1725 State Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
608-785-8454
or e-mail - Jean
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The Archaeology Education
Program staff take great care to ensure the accuracy and quality of the materials that we
provide. Grade level assignments are approximate and are provided only
as a guide. Instructors are encouraged to preview the resource
materials to ensure appropriateness. Boxes are available for viewing
by appointment. We appreciate feedback from teachers and students and
consider this information when revising programs and purchasing new
materials.
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The Archaeology Education Program is located at the University of
Wisconsin–La Crosse (in the Archaeology Center & Laboratories).
Materials are reserved on a first-come first-serve basis and can be
picked up and dropped off at the Center -
campus
map. Resource materials may not be available for rental during the
summer. Materials that can be shipped (shipping to be paid by the
instructor) are noted in the catalog. A fine of $1.00 per day will be
charged for any materials returned late. Cancellation of reserve
requests and presentations must be made in writing, and received two
weeks prior to the reservation date. Requests that are not appropriately
canceled will be charged the regular fees. Users are responsible for all
materials (inventory sheets provided), and will be charged replacement
costs for any materials lost or damaged while in their possession. Fees
and availability are subject to change.
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A matching funds grant has been awarded by the University of
Wisconsin - La Crosse Foundation to provide financial assistance to
districts, schools, classes or teachers that would like to use the
services of Mississippi Valley Archaeology Center's Archaeology
Education Program, but have limited funding available. This grant
will provide funding on a dollar for dollar match basis, meaning that
every dollar you provide will be matched by funds from the grant.
Funds can be used to cover the costs of either resource rentals or
presentations. University of Wisconsin - La Crosse Foundation
Matching Fund Awards are limited to a minimum of $20.00 and maximum of
$100.00 for each instructor (more than one instructor may apply in any
single school). Funds are to be equally matched by the instructor,
school or district.
To be eligible for funds from the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
Foundation Matching Funds Program, fill out the application form (pdf
version or rtf
version) and
return to MVAC. Applications can be attached to an e-mail to
Jean, faxed to 608-785-6474 or mailed to: Jean, MVAC UW-L, 1725 State St., La Crosse, WI
54601. Priority will be given to districts, schools,
classes or teachers that have had limited or no contact with the
Archaeology Education Program. Award recipients will be notified by phone, e-mail or
mail. For more information on the University of Wisconsin - La
Crosse Matching Funds Program contact Jean at 608-785-8454 or by e-mailing Jean.
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The Archaeology Education Program has a variety of items for sale at
our on-line shop.
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The Archaeology Education Program offers a variety of opportunities
for precollegiate instructors who are interested in increasing their
knowledge of the science of archaeology and the pre-European history of
the Upper Mississippi River area. A variety of workshops
and university credit
courses are available. The Archeology Education Program also
frequently offers grant
supported professional development opportunities for teachers.
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Is your school interested in creating an archaeology class for your
summer school session? The Archaeology Education Program can provide
experienced personnel to teach archaeology classes for your district.
For more information e-mail Jean
or phone 608-785-8454.
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Consider taking you class to either Riverside
Museum to see displays on the early history of the people of the
La Crosse area and the Mississippi River or the University of
Wisconsin - La Crosse Archaeology
Center and Laboratories displays to see exhibits focused on
regional archaeology.
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