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.

Indiana Jones Fans Unite for Global Screening Party

5/27/2011

Dust off your Fedora and grab your whip for the celebration of the 30th Anniversary of Raiders of the Lost Ark. Join Indy fans worldwide for a Global Screening of the film that started the adventure! Watch Raiders anytime on Sunday, June 12th and let us know how you celebrated. Throw an Indy-themed party complete with chilled monkey brains, snake surprise, “bad” dates, and homemade French wine. We want pictures and stories! Don't forget to tell us what Indiana Jones means to you! Share them with us and other Indy fans on our Facebook and Twitter pages or e-mail them to either Thomas or Wes. Mark your calendar and let the adventure begin!

We've also created a series of event posters you can print and use in the photos you post or send in. Be sure to write in your location!

Raiders Anniversary Event Poster 1

Raiders Anniversary Event Poster 2

Raiders Anniversary Event Poster 3

Indiana Jones Shop- All Items 50% Off

5/24/2011

Head over to Indiana Jones Shop at StarWarsShop.com and purchase all Indiana Jones items for 50% off. We recommend finally picking up Volume 1-3 of The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones. Sale ends May 26, 2011.

EDSITEment from the National Endowment for the Humanities

5/17/2011

As you may know, over the next few months we'll be adding new features to The Classroom as we look to broaden our reach and hopefully our impact on learning. As such, we're excited to now be hosting relevant lessons from from the National Endowment for the Humanities' EDSITEment! (edsitement.neh.gov). Many thanks to Dr. Joseph Phelan for reaching out to us and making these wonderful resources available. We hope you'll enjoy exploring them.

AP US History Lessons
AP World History Lessons
Nineteenth Century Literature Lessons
Civil War Lessons

A Closer Look at Indiana Jones and the Adventure of Archaeology

5/8/2011

Indiana Jones and the Adventure of Archaeology has begun and the Exhibition is receiving rave reviews. We will be visiting Montreal this summer to learn more about archaeology and our favorite part-time teacher. Until then, check out this preview of the Exhibition created by AFP. The video clip features interviews with Jacques-Andre Dupont of X3 Productions and archaeologist Frederik Hiebert.

Be sure to visit the Exhibition's official website to learn more and purchase tickets!

If video does not play, click here to watch on YouTube.

Career Day Has Arrived!

4/16/2011

We are excited to announce the newest addition to Adventures in Learning with Indiana Jones, Career Day!

Remember when your teacher invited people from the community to come to class to speak about their job, hoping to inspire you to maybe become like them? Our school called it Career Day, and if you were lucky, you got to meet someone in a really cool profession. If you weren't, well, it could be a really long and boring day.

Realizing that the premise of Career Day is actually to provide insight into the preparations for and inner workings of a profession that interests you, we decided to spotlight individuals whose careers we believe are pretty darn nifty.

Be sure to check out our first Career Day interview with Steve Thomas, a talented graphic artist who specializes in early 20th century advertising art and pulp & retro-futuristic illustration styles from the mid-20th century.

Stay tuned for more interesting and exciting interviews!

Antarctic Adventure- The Final Chapter

4/12/2011

The final chapter of Laird Malamed's Antarctic Adventure is now available. Check it out to see Laird's reflection on an amazing journey and his plans for future adventures.

Thomas and I would like to thank Laird for allowing us to tell his exciting and inspiring story through Adventures in Learning with Indiana Jones. We look forward to sharing more of Laird's past and future adventures! Stay tuned for more!

Young Indy Available for Streaming on Netflix

4/6/2011

The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones is now available for streaming on Netflix. It's never been easier to check out Young Indy. Simply log in to your Netflix account and search Young Indiana Jones. If you're curious to know more about what's contained in each volume or a specific episode, head over to our Young Indy section to learn more before watching. If a topic or person peaks your interest, the bonus discs containing the documentaries are available to be mailed to your home.

Learn more about Volume 1, Volume 2, or Volume 3.

Watch the trailer for The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones.

Antarctic Adventure Update!

4/2/2011

Laird's Antarctic Adventure has been updated with Chapters 14-17. Check out these latest installments to learn about photographer Frank Hurley (best known for his WWI photos) and what it's like to document a trip to the Antarctic through pictures. Continue the journey with Chapter 14!

Share Your Indiana Jones Story

3/27/2011

Did Indiana Jones inspire you to pursue archaeology or an associated field? If so, CNN would love to hear your story. Click here to start sharing your Indiana Jones inspired story as the 30th anniversary of Raiders of the Lost Ark approaches.

Check out stories from Thomas Riddle, Wes Dodgens and Adventure Log contributor, Colleen Hanratty.

Welcome to TEAM INDY

3/17/2011

At Indy in the Classroom, we believe that education in health and fitness is just as important as learning to conjugate verbs or calculate the area of a triangle. Therefore, over the next several months, we will be introducing a new ongoing feature that encourages healthy living through exercise and nutrition. With childhood obesity rates climbing at an alarming rate, we hope to provide fun ways to encourage everyone to get up, get going and get fit.

We hope you’ll join us as we launch this new adventure by striving for life-long fitness yourself. For those Indy fans who may already be actively participating in races or walks, feel free to print off a TEAM INDY race bib to pin on your back at your next event. We may never be the elite, corporate-sponsored athlete or fitness phenom, but we can still be part of a team that promotes fun, fitness…and learning!

So at your next event, take a picture with your TEAM INDY bib and send it to us along with the event name. And if you’d like, write a few words and tell us how you did or why you think health education is important. As they come in to us, we’ll post all pictures and comments on a new TEAM INDY page of the website.

By the way, we hope to have TEAM INDY shirts coming soon. If you’re interested in one, be sure to email us and let us know. We’ll have proofs as well as more details in the coming weeks.

Happy Ventures!

Digging Deeper: Bringing Field Archaeology to the Classroom

3/15/2011

Adventures in Learning with Indiana Jones is featured in the April issue of Popular Archaeology. In the article, "Digging Deeper: Bringing Field Archaeology to the Classroom," we discuss our partnership with the Maya Research Program and their upcoming additions to the Adventure Logs. Click here to check out the article.

Featured Artists

3/5/2011

Attention art fans! Check out our "Featured Artists" section to see some of our favorite Indy and Star Wars inspired art. The artists include Jerry Vanderstelt, Steve Anderson, Steve Thomas, and Trevor Grove. Be sure to visit their websites to view their amazing and inspiring work!

The Adventures Have Begun!

2/23/2011

Get ready for an exciting and chilly expedition! Follow our real life adventurer, Laird Malamed, as he travels to Antarctica for the race of a lifetime! Ever wondered what it's like to pack for a trip to Antarctica? Perhaps you're curious why Laird's going to "this accursed land" in the first place. Head over to The Adventure Logs to find out!

Laird on his way to Antarctica

Maya Research Program Joins the Adventure Team!

2/5/2011

We'd like to welcome Dr. Tom Guderjan and the Maya Research Program as they join us as contributors to Adventures in Learning with Indiana Jones! Tom, Colleen Hanratty and other members of the MRP team will provide us with an insiders look at their exciting work at the Blue Creek site in Belize as they post entries in The Adventure Logs.

Visit The Adventure Logs page to learn more about Tom and Colleen.

Introducing The Adventure Logs

1/29/2011

We’re excited to announce that Laird Malamed, former sound editor for The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles and current Senior Vice President and Head of Development for Activision Blizzard Games, will be joining The Classroom as a contributing writer for our newest featured section, "The Adventure Logs.” These journals will detail the travels of different individuals as they venture to locations around the world. The entries from each trip will be supplemented with links and articles related to the history, culture and physical characteristics of the region.

Our first Adventure Log will follow Laird as he travels to participate in one of the world’s most challenging races, the Antarctica Marathon. Be sure to join us for this exciting journey and we promise you’ll learn a few things along the way!

The adventure begins next month!

We Now Feature Online Resources for Over 100 Historical Events, Topics, & People

1/17/2011

Head over to our Young Indiana Jones Section to find online resources for over 100 historical events, topics, and people from the early 20th Century. The available resources include the Treaty of Versailles, Archaeology, Charles de Gaulle, Howard Carter, Theodore Roosevelt, Women's Suffrage, the Russian Revolution, Jazz, and many more! You will also find a brief bio, related book titles, and documentary previews for each topic/person. Expect to see more resources added in the future.

Follow Us on Facebook and Twitter

1/11/2011

We are now on Facebook and Twitter. Join us as we use social networking to spread the word about Adventures in Learning with Indiana Jones and keep you up-to-date on the latest in education and Indiana Jones.

Visit us on Facebook at "Adventures in Learning with Indiana Jones" and don't forget to "like" us. If you "tweet" we're there too at "IndyintheClass."

As always, thanks for checking out the site and considering the possibilities of using Indiana Jones as an education tool.

Why Educators Should Consider Using Young Indy

12/24/2010

Each Volume of The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones is packed with resources that are perfect for classroom integration! Whether it's the Interactive Timeline or one of JAK Film's 94 documentaries, the three volumes of this series provide excellent resources for educators to use both in and out of the classroom. Click here to read more!

The DVD set for Volume One of The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones

Make the world your classroom through virtual field trips & distance learning!

12/10/2010

Virtual field trips and distance learning are great options you can use to provide students with valuable classroom experiences that they would otherwise never have. Using the power of the internet, classrooms can connect to museums, historical locations, colleges, libraries, and just about any other location in the world where students interact with experts, artifacts or even other students.

Field trips can be expensive and laborious, and teachers lose valuable instruction time. Virtual field trips provide students with many of the same experiences as a real field trip, but they can be completed in as short as a single class period and for as low as $100. All you need is the appropriate equipment and the World becomes your classroom!

Indy in the Classroom featured in this week's Indycast!

11/29/2010

Check out our interview with Mitch Hallock of IndyCast fame. Thanks to all the guys at TheRaider.net and IndyCast!

Click here to listen as Thomas Riddle and Wes Dodgens discuss using Young Indy in the classroom with Mitch Hallock of theRaider.net. Our interview begins about 10 minutes into the Indycast.

If you're new to Indy in the Classroom, we hope you have a look around and visit our contact page if you have questions for Thomas or Wes. We look forward to hearing from you.

National Geographic presents Indiana Jones and the Adventure of Archaeology: The Exhibition

11/2/2010

For the past thirty years, audiences around the world have followed Indiana Jones on his quests for treasure, adventure, fortune and glory. And now, Indiana Jones and the Adventure of Archaeology, a redefined modern exhibition experience, is coming to a museum near you. This innovative exhibition, made possible by Lucasfilm Ltd., presented by the National Geographic Society and produced by Montreal’s X3 Productions, will feature fascinating artefacts from the National Geographic Society and the Penn Museum, along with an extensive collection of Indiana Jones film materials from the Lucasfilm Archives. This first-of-its kind touring exhibition will be presented in twelve world-class institutions in Canada, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. The world premiere run will be held at the Montreal Science Centre, starting April 28, 2011.

We look forward to seeing this new exhibit and the educational opportunities that it will bring. Learn more at www.indianajonesexhibition.com.

Be sure to check out the similar Walking Through Time with Indiana Jones event we created and hosted back in 2008.

Our Visit with Sharon Wood of JAK Films at Skywalker Ranch!

10/8/2010

We just returned from an incredible visit to Skywalker Ranch where we spent a wonderful afternoon with Sharon Wood, head of JAK Films and the producer of some of our favorite Young Indy documentaries. It was a pleasure meeting Sharon and getting a "behind the scenes" look at how the fantastic Young Indy documentaries were produced. Be sure to look for her films dealing with the Middle East and Russia in all three volumes of "The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones!"

Our Crew on the Porch of the Main House

TeachingHistory.org- A Great Resource for Social Studies Educators

10/4/2010

Do you need lesson plans or ideas for your history class? Maybe you're just feeling uninspired or trapped in your old lessons. Bring some excitement and hands-on learning to your lessons by visiting TeachingHistory.org. The site offers links to lesson plan reviews, primary documents, helpful websites, and teaching guides. Be sure to check out this FREE resource website! Don't forget to download the free Historical Thinking Poster!

George Lucas Pledges the Majority of His Wealth to Education

8/30/2010

George Lucas has joined Warren Buffett, Bill Gates, and 37 other billionaires in pledging the majority of their wealth to charity. Lucas has pledged the majority of his wealth to education, saying that "a good storyteller is ultimately a teacher -- using the arts as a means of making education emotionally meaningful." Lucas concluded his pledge by saying, "I am dedicating the majority of my wealth to improving education. It is the key to the survival of the human race."

Educational endeavors have long been a passion for Lucas and this pledge signals the pinnacle of his dedication to our future. We would like to thank George Lucas for his continuing efforts to improve education.

Site Search Added!

6/19/2010

For your convenience we have added a Google search tool to the website. In addition to the new navigation, we hope this search tool will help you find what you're looking for more easily. Keep those cards and letters rolling in, we love hearing from you!

The New Menu is Here... Finally

5/16/2010

After much trial and error, Indyintheclassroom.com is pleased to reveal our new and improved navigation menu. Yes, it looks like the old one, but it's now a pop-out menu. We hope that this new menu will make navigating our extensive website much easier and time efficient (especially our Young Indy section). If you see a long list of links (really, really long list), try the following solutions:

1) Simply refresh your browser.

or

2) Go to your Internet Options and clear your cache.

As always, thanks for checking out the site. We know it's slow going with site development, but we're still here and trying to keep the educational value of Indiana Jones alive!

Site Tutorials Now Available Thanks to CamStudio

7/6/2009

If you’ve ever checked out Indyintheclassroom.com and really spent some time here, you’ll know that our site is rather extensive, especially in the Young Indy section. We realize that our content can be overwhelming so we’ve created a series of video tutorials that highlight the main features of our website. We’re not trying to insult your abilities to navigate a website, but we want to make sure that visitors are using our site to its full potential. Click here to check out these tutorials.

The tutorials mentioned above were created using CamStudio, a free program that allows one to record what they see on their monitor. Please know that the quality seen in our tutorials is not how your CamStudio recordings will appear. Because we placed our tutorials on the web the videos had to be compressed, resulting in the grainy appearance you see. CamStudio can be an effective way to guide students through complicated assignments or for out of class communication. To download CamStudio click here.

Remembering the Internet- The Wayback Machine

5/23/2009

Have you ever been teaching or having students work on a project and wished you could teach them about life in the early days of the internet? Now you can thanks to the Wayback Machine. This awesome internet archive catalogs websites and allows browsers to examine websites as they existed years ago. What did the first White House website look like? Use the Wayback Machine to find out. This archive helps students see just how far web technology has come in a very short time.

Construct Digital Posters with Glogster

5/3/2009

Are your students bored and tired of making bulky posters for presentations and projects? Have you reached your last nerve trying to store and handle oversized project boards? If you answered “yes” to any of the questions above then consider using Glogster to create digital posters.

A Sample Glog!

Check out our newest section-- Indy Connections

4/4/2009

In this new section we find and present links to current event articles that relate to the real-life events, topics, and people found in The Adventures of Indiana Jones. Educators can use these current events to connect our past with the present day. To see the latest articles or find recent topics for a specific Indy chapter click here or use the navigation menu at the top of any webpage. Be sure to check back with us often, as we will be updating articles on a weekly basis!

Professor Henry Jones, Jr. Artifacts to Tour US

4/1/2009

We’ve received confirmation that the Amblin Museum of Antiquities in Chicago will be hosting a tour of artifacts procured by the late world-renowned archaeologist, Professor Henry “Indiana” Jones, Jr. The traveling exhibit will give a detailed history of Professor Jones’ travels across the globe and the numerous discoveries that he made. Highlights of the exhibit include: a sacred Sankara Stone, a Chachapoyan golden fertility idol, the Cross of Coronado, Jones’ diary and numerous sketches from digs, and even personal artifacts from his time as an Allied spy during World War I and World War II. The tour kicks off in Jones' hometown of Princeton, New Jersey and honored guests will include Jones' two children Henry Jones III and Mrs. Henrietta Jones Steele, and two granchildren Spike Jones and Lucy M. Jones.

Star Wars: Science, Myth, & Imagination

3/18/2009

We mentioned in our last post that we’ve been consumed by several personal projects that have kept us away from the site. One such venture was last Fall’s Star Wars: Science, Myth, & Imagination project at Greenville, South Carolina’s Roper Mountain Science Center. Over 2,000 fans from all over South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia came to celebrate Star Wars and learn how George Lucas’ epic fantasy relates to our own world. Members of the 501st Legion were on hand to add to the Star Wars feel and Clone Wars cast member R2-KT made a special appearance to help raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

We Are Back

3/12/2009

As many of you have noticed, the site has been pretty dead for the last few months. With additional personal projects demanding much of our time, Indyintheclassroom fell to the back burner. However, we are pleased to announce that the site once again has our full attention and we will be posting new content over the next few months. A special thanks goes out to everyone who has continued to check back in with us and use the site throughout our hiatus. We still plan to push out new lessons for both the Young Indy films and the 94 accompanying documentaries. Please continue to check back for updates.

Join Edutopia Today!!

7/15/2008

Have you been considering joining a professional organization? We suggest Edutopia, not only because it’s The George Lucas Educational Foundation, but because it offers many great benefits and insight into the ever-changing world of education. Members receive:

-An annual subscription to the award-winning Edutopia magazine (six issues).
-A complimentary DVD, A New Day for Learning.
-Invitations to Web chats and conference calls with education thought leaders and change agents.
-A limited-edition copy of The Best of Edutopia Cool Schools: Project Learning.

Membership is only $35 per year. If you’re interested in learning more about Edutopia click here or if you wish to join, head to Edutopia.org/edutopia-member.

Exclusive Young Indy Documentary Previews!!

6/23/2008

We're excited to announce that Indyintheclassroom.com now features previews for the 94 documentaries that accompany The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones. Head over to our Documentary Section and choose a corresponding chapter of Young Indy. From there, pick and choose the different documentaries you're interested in seeing previews for. You'll see that these short films are guaranteed to excite as they lack the tired and boring feel that plague most documentaries. We would like to thank David Schneider of LucasFilm, Ltd. for making this exclusive content available to us!

Click here to check out the documentary on Archaeology.

Indyintheclassroom Now Features Online Resources for Over 95 Historical Events, Topics, & People

6/22/2008

Head over to our Young Indy Section to find online resources for over 95 historical events, topics, and people. The 95 includes the Treaty of Versailles, Archaeology, Charles de Gaulle, Howard Carter, Theodore Roosevelt, Women's Suffrage, the Russian Revolution, Jazz, and many more! Expect more resources to be added in the future.

Just in time for Summer Planning--- New Indy Lessons to be Posted in July

6/20/2008

The wait is over! Indyintheclassroom.com is pleased to announce the upcoming release of new lesson plans throughout July and August. We'll let you know as these new resources become available, so keep checking back.

Volume 3 Added to Documentary Section

6/17/2008

The Documentary Section of Indyintheclassroom.com is now complete with the addition of Young Indy Volume 3. This section is designed to help educators learn more about the 94 documentaries included with the Young Indy DVDs, but also allows browsers to sort the documentaries according to seven dimensions. Click here to learn more about these awesome documentaries that will compliment countless lessons.

Learn to Use Primary Sources

6/15/2008

Thought about having your students examine historical photos, political cartoons, or speeches but not sure how to do it? Check out our section on using primary sources in our Education Resources area. Our featured documents will not only teach you about using primary sources, but you'll also discover how to use great resource websites like the Library of Congress or the National Archives.

We Want to Hear From You!

6/8/2008

Our goal at Indyintheclassroom.com is to supply lessons of the highest quality and a website that is informative and easy to navigate. Please tell us what you like and don't like about our lessons and website by using the "Give Us Feedback" link at the top of the homepage or click here to access the form. As always, we thank you for taking the time to check out our website and help us improve our services.

Indiana Jones Fonts Available

6/2/2008

Ever been creating a lesson plan or worksheet/activity and thought how perfect it would be if you could have a font in the Indiana Jones style? With Adventure and Fedora fonts you can! These fonts allow you to type Indy style in programs like Microsoft Word, Publisher, and PowerPoint, and most other word-processing programs. Click here to see where you can acquire these exciting fonts.

The Case for Young Indiana Jones

5/23/2008

We appreciate Mr. David Zax's recent article in Slate Online Magazine about The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones and the educational possibilities, or lack thereof that the series offers. Despite making several good points about the series, Thomas Riddle and I thought we should respond with a few comments about the article.

Documentary Section-- Volume 2 Added!!

5/17/2008

Indyintheclassroom.com is pleased to announce the addition of Volume 2 to the Young Indy documentaries section. This Volume includes mostly WWI related documentaries, but several cover non-war related topics like Ballet. Look for Volume 3 documentaries to be added in the next few weeks.

Walking Through Time with Indiana Jones: A Successful Adventure!

5/11/2008

On Saturday May 10th, Roper Mountain Science Center, in conjunction with teachers and students from ten Greenville County schools, hosted the interactive and multidisciplinary learning exhibition, Walking Through Time with Indiana Jones. Approximately 2000 guests from across the Carolinas and Georgia were treated to an exciting day of learning and fun as they explored The Mountain in true "Indy style". From trekking the rainforest and digging for fossils to mapping an archaeological site, adventurers both young and old were provided hands-on activities that left more than one participant claiming, "I feel like Indiana Jones!" And thanks to Andrew Stezco of Art in History, like Indy, one hundred children made off with their own priceless treasure, a reproduction ancient artifact that they were able to create themselves.

Final Chapter of young Indy Added!

5/3/2008

There's still much work ahead, but resources and information for all 22 chapters of The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones are now featured on Indyintheclassroom.com. To check out the page for Chapter 22: The Hollywood Follies click here.

Event Poster-- Walking Through Time with Indiana Jones

5/1/2008

Head over to the Walking Through Time with Indiana Jones page to see the new event poster. This unique poster features the artwork of professional artist, Trevor Grove. To see more of Trevor's impressive work, click here.

Young Indy Volume 3 Available Today!!

4/29/2008

The final, and long anticipated, volume of The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones is now available for purchase. This exciting set offers the last seven adventures of Young Indy, plus 30 new documentaries. Follow Indy as he witnesses the end of WWI & the failure of the Versailles Treaty, survives Transylvania, and returns home to jazzed Chicago, scandalous New York, and hilarious Hollywood.

Purchase your copy today at IndianaJonesShop.com

Scandal of 1920 Added to Young Indy Lessons

4/28/2008

With tomorrow's release of Young Indy Volume 3, we thought it would be appropriate to take things one step closer to completing our lesson areas. Added today, lesson resources and guides for The Scandal of 1920. Check back soon for The Hollywood Follies.

Sneak Peek at New Indy Titles

4/25/2008

This afternoon I was shopping in our local Barnes & Noble Booksellers to look over some titles for our "Walking through Time" exhibition when I stumbled across The Indiana Jones Handbook! I had looked forward to reading this title since I first heard of it a few months back and I was not disappointed.

The Mystery of the Blues Added to Young Indy Lessons

4/19/2008

With the release of Young Indy Volume 3 just days away, we're making every effort to complete our lesson areas for the final chapters. Added today, lesson resources and guides for The Mystery of the Blues. Check back soon for The Scandal of 1920 & The Hollywood Follies.

Documentaries Section for Young Indy Volume One Added

4/10/2008

We are excited to announce the release of our Young Indy documentary section. This exciting addition allows you to choose from one of the seven documentary dimensions to view relevant documentaries. The dimensions include: by chapter, all documentaries, by topic, biography, fine arts, literature, and World War I. This section is designed to help you sort through the 94 documentaries to find what you need. Each documentary page includes more information about the chosen documentary and guides you to additional resources. Volume One is the only volume currently featured in our documentary section, but please continue to check back for updates. Click here to view this exciting new section!

Update-- Walking Through Time with Indiana Jones

3/28/2008

As the deadline for this ever-growing project draws near, we thought it necessary to reveal a little more about what’s going on. You can see the updated project page by clicking here or by clicking Walking Through Time with Indiana Jones in the navigation menu. We’re excited to announce that we have received great support from our community in Greenville, SC and have gained many sponsors (we’ll announce them all very soon). Keep checking back for more updates! This project gets bigger and better everyday!

Four Young Indy Chapters Added

3/24/2008

The release of Young Indy Volume Three is still over one month away, but that's not keeping us from preparing our resources. Added today... Tales of Innocence, Masks of Evil, Treasure of the Peacock's Eye, & Winds of Change. You may also notice the new background (which looks much better) and the new navigation featured on each Young Indy page. We thought some additional links would help you find your way around our ever-growing Young Indy area. We hope you're enjoying our site and we would love to hear from you. Find our e-mail addresses on the Contact page.

Young Indy Gets the Academic Treatment!

3/19/2008

At the recent WNET Education Celebration in New York City, Thomas Riddle and David Schneider presented “Adventures in Learning with Indiana Jones” to an enthusiastic audience of teachers from across the nation. The two-day conference held on March 7-8 provided Riddle and Schneider with a venue for informing teachers about the benefits of using Indy as a means of inspiring students to learn history, science, literature, the arts and more. The weekend was a great success as hundreds of educators from a variety of disciplines and grade levels discovered Young Indy for the first time...

Lesson Plans FAQ Added

3/18/2008

Checked out the site and had some questions about what you've seen and not seen? Click here to read our new FAQ about our lesson plans and goals for the future. Thanks for checking out our website!

Why Educators Should Consider Using Young Indy

3/9/2008

Each Volume of The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones is packed with resources that are perfect for classroom integration! Whether it's the Interactive Timeline or one of David Schneider's 94 documentaries, the three volumes of this series provide excellent resources for educators to use both in and out of the classroom.

Teaser Trailer for Crystal Skull Debuts Today

2/14/2008

Indy fans everywhere get their first taste of the latest Indiana Jones installment, nearly 20 years after the Last Crusade. Despite his age, our hero continues to thrill and reminds the world that he’s a teacher… part time! Click the movie poster below to see the teaser trailer.

Just in Time for Christmas: Volume Two Released December 18th

12/18/2007

Following up on a successful release of Volume One, Young Indy moves in to “The War Years” with this latest offering. Once more, David Schneider’s documentaries are incredible support pieces for teaching, especially as they maintain their running time to less than thirty minutes, allowing teachers to easily integrate into their lessons. Be sure to pick up this set, which contains some of the best footage of combat from The Great War that’s classroom appropriate.

Volume One Has Arrived!

10/23/2007

After years of waiting, fans of Young Indiana Jones will have their chance to experience the series like they've never experienced it before! While the films have recieved the full digital treatment, the real bonus for teachers are the incredible documentaries that supplement each chapter. David Schneider and his team have created an outstanding tool for teachers to integrate into their curriculum. And with the addition of the Timeline which facilitates research in not only history but also science, literature and the arts, the opportunities to learn are almost limitless.

It's Official! The Adventures Begin!

9/20/2007

The initial meeting for "Walking through Time with Indiana Jones" was a success, thanks in no small part to Larry Shushan from Lucasfilm and Brenda Ciccone from Paramount Pictures. With their kind support, the teachers in attendance were the first in the nation to preview the cut disks for the much anticipated Volume One of "The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones." Everyone was extremely impressed, especially with the incredible timeline on the bonus disk! As a result of the meeting, ten schools have signed on to become participants in what proves to be an outstanding project. Thanks to all the intrepid teachers who have taken this on!

Dr. David West Reynolds is coming to Greenville, SC

8/23/2007

Indy in the Classroom.com is proud to announce that Dr. David West Reynolds, noted classical archaeologist and best-selling author, will be speaking at the Roper Mountain Science Center on May 9-10 as part of “Adventures in Learning with Indiana Jones.” Dr. Reynolds will be presenting an exciting program entitled “The Archaeology of Indiana Jones” that uses Indy’s adventures as a vehicle for learning about authentic archaeology. There will be hands-on activities for children and the unveiling of Roper Mountain’s newest exhibit, “Walking through History with Indiana Jones,” as well as the usual Second Saturday fare hosted by the science center. For more information on Dr. Reynolds, check out www.phaetongroup.com and for information about Roper Mountain’s Second Saturday program, click here.

Teacher Training Session for Adventures in Learning with Indiana Jones on September 10

8/17/2007

All teachers wishing to participate in this year’s activities involving Adventures in Learning with Indiana Jones should make plans to attend a training workshop that will demonstrate ways to incorporate everyone’s favorite archaeologist into their curriculum. Of particular interest will be the information presented regarding the highly anticipated “Walking Through History with Indiana Jones” exhibition that will be unveiled at Roper Mountain Science Center the weekend before the release of Indy IV. Don’t miss out on a great afternoon of planning! Check out the flyer here.

Marshall College Expeditions Now Available

8/9/2007

Over the years, Dr. Indiana Jones led his students on numerous expeditions throughout the world as he instructed them in history and archaeology. Now, your classes can follow in their footsteps with these project-based lessons that will challenge students and encourage them to research many of the great civilizations of the past. Check them out!