Jim Kerr's students researched Pre-Columbian Archaeology
The Illinois Connection
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Instructor's
notes - by James Kerr, Ph.D.
An introduction to a research project conducted by the students of Triad High School in
St. Jacobs, Illinois. The study focused on the Cahokia Indian settlements in southern
Illinois.
The Cahokia Mounds -- by
Ryan Metcalf
Explore a Native American settlement that dates back over 1000 years loctaed on the
Central Plains in Missouri.
Issues Related to Excavating
at Cahokia -- by Tiffany Thomas
An exploration of ethical issues in maintaining and excavating pre-Columbian sites.
Cahokia
Mounds, A World Heritage Site -- by Shannon Wright
A United Nations convention, agreed to by the United States, helps preserve historically
significant sites within the borders of participating nations.
Cultural
Resource Management -- by Jason Fuesting
An exploration of the need for balancing the investigations of the
past with preservation for the future.
Illinois
Historical Preservation Agency -- by Sarah Sutter
A description of the function of a state agency dedicated to collect, preserve, interpret,
and communicate the diverse cultures of Illinois.
The Center
for American Archaeology -- by Amber Jolly
A national organization that offers field schools and supervises
archaeological research.
Archaeological
Casting -- Joe Krauskopf
A process of making replicas of plant fibers, stone tools, foot
prints, and other artifacts using plaster molds.