One of the most important things to learn about archaeology is the value of working in teams.  Since you will be working with a partner during your internship, you will need to learn to work together.

   Effective teamwork:

• makes your job easier (two heads are better than one)

• allows you to get more work done

• brings people of various abilities together 

• allows you to brainstorm and collaborate on ideas

• provides a checks and balance system

• protects the integrity of your work   

    So, pick your partners, hop in your jeep, and head to Expedition Headquarters for your orientation session!

Orientation Headquarters

   Welcome to our Headquarters!  Your Expedition Leader will ask you to view various media presentations about the Maya and make written materials available for you to read.  It is essential that you pay close attention, take careful notes, and study those notes in case the leader asks you about what you learned!

   There will be times during your internship that you will be asked to return to Headquarters for more background information.  It's part of the job!   

Now that your orientation is completed you are ready to head for the dig!

1. Set up an Online Journal (use a separate page for each source)
2. visit the site and record the URL in your Online Journal
3. read the material in the site (don't just look at the pictures)
4. record notes on key information in the site
5. rank the site in your Online Journal if it is a New Clue.
6. Remember...No Plagiarism!
7. Did you forget what you are looking for?  click here

So, roll up your sleeves, grab a shovel and start digging for clues!

Great job!  Now head back to Headquarters for the next Step!

Go to Step 3

Follow the steps!

Step 1
Your Mission

Step 2
The Expedition