The Mission

The mission of Adventures in Learning with Indiana Jones is to provide educators with teacher-tested, standards-based lesson plans and resources that will allow them to integrate everyone’s favorite archaeologist into classrooms across the curriculum. Too often, students complain of history as boring or uninspiring. They shouldn’t anymore! With teaching ideas designed to motivate and inspire, Adventures in Learning with Indiana Jones can help you bring to life a variety of topics that will capture the imagination of your students.

This will always be a work in progress and we welcome all input as we strive to serve as a hub for the sharing of innovative and creative ideas that will benefit both teachers and students. So come along for the ride and don’t forget your whip and hat!

Archaeologists May Have A Bone To Pick With Herbivores

Smithsonian.com

8/4/2011

When you see news stories with headlines like “Crocodile Ate Our Human Ancestors,” do you ever wonder how the archaeologists knew that the bones had been chewed by a certain creature? This is harder than it seems because carnivores aren’t the only creatures munching on bones, and herbivores are not the strict vegans we think they are. Herbivores eat bones. They’re not delving in to get the yummy marrow, though. Herbivores chew only on dry bones and only when they’re mineral-deprived; the bones provide essential nutrients, phosphorus and a bit of sodium.

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Check Out Red Tails!

1/20/2012

George Lucas' latest production, Red Tails hits theaters today and we encourage you to go see this truth-inspired story of the Tuskegee Airmen. Also be sure to check out Double Victory- a Lucas produced documentary about the real Tuskegee Airmen.

For more on Red Tails check out:

Red Tails- Official Site
Team Red Tails
Double Victory Education Guide
Faith Study Guide

Indiana Jones and the Adventure of Archaeology Heads to Spain!

10/24/2011

After Montreal, Indiana Jones™ and the Adventure of Archaeology: The Exhibition Crosses the Ocean to the Príncipe Felipe Science Museum – in Valencia, Spain!

Montreal, Monday, October 24, 2011 — X3 Productions, proudly announces that following the huge success of its world premiere in Montréal, Indiana JonesTM and the Adventure of Archaeology: The Exhibition is heading off to a prestigious destination for its European premiere. From December 22, 2011 to September 16, 2012, the exhibition, presented by National Geographic and created by the Montreal company in collaboration with Lucasfilm Ltd., will take up residence at the prestigious Príncipe Felipe Science Museum, in Valencia, Spain. A spectacular forty thousand square metre interactive museum featuring striking architectural design, the Museum is part of the magnificent City of Arts and Sciences designed by Santiago Calatrava and Félix Candela and in its ten years of existence, has received 25 million visitors. The venue is considered to be an international landmark and is part of a willingness by the government authorities to represent the cultural dynamism of the region.

Archaeology- Dig Survivors Guide

8/13/2011

Colleen from the Maya Research Program recently shared this Dig Survivors Guide published by Past Horizons. If you're curious about what archaeologists carry into the field, then this is the article for you. Who knew there was more to it than a Fedora and whip?

New On-Site Photos from the Maya Research Program

8/5/2011

Click here to view the latest photos from the team at the Maya Research Program as they excavate sites at Blue Creek.

The Mayan Adventure Begins!

6/17/2011

The team from the Maya Research Program is spending the summer digging up lost Mayan treasures at the Blue Creek site in Belize. Follow along as they report their exciting stories from the field! Adventures in Learning would like to thank Dr. Tom Guderjan and Colleen Hanratty for their contributions to the Adventure Logs!!

Click here to read the first two chapters of the Mayan Adventure where Colleen tells us a little about the Maya Research Program and what a typical day at Blue Creek is like. Be sure to check back for additional chapters.