Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology
PreK-12 Programs
Classroom Visits, Online Resources, and More.
PreK-12 Programs
Classroom Visits, Online Resources, and More.
Resources for PreK–12 Teaching & Learning
Discover how the Museum can enrich your students’ learning through classroom visits, museum visits, and online resources.
Important Notice
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, our programs are limited to virtual offerings. We look forward to reopening in-person programs when it is safe to do so.
This Land is Home: A Seasonal Round in Native New England
3rd-5th Grade | Approximately 1 hour | Free | Launch This Land is Home
This Land is Home: A Seasonal Round in Native New England is a self-paced, virtual learning module that explores how the seasons shape traditional and contemporary Indigenous lifeways in New England.
The Educator’s Guide provides links to tribal nations, tribal museums, tribal organizations, and other vetted resources for Native and Indigenous content.
Educators can also supplement student engagement by requesting free, accompanying worksheets via email: haffenreffer_programs@brown.edu.
Think Like an Archaeologist
6th Grade | Four, 1 hour sessions and museum visit | Free
*On hiatus due to COVID-19 until further notice.
Dig into the science of archaeology at Providence Public Schools! Practice the process of scientific inquiry by analyzing artifacts and learning how to locate, map, and excavate archaeological sites.
Learn more about Think Like an Archaeologist, access program materials, and fill out an application.
Additional Resources
We also recommend checking out the following resources from other museums, nonprofit educational groups, professional organizations, and federal agencies for accurate information on anthropology, archaeology, indigenous history and culture, and other related topics.
- Anthro Everywhere - “Reading Lists, Syllabi, & Teaching Resources”
- Archaeological Institute of America - Lesson Plans
- Archaeology Education Clearinghouse
- Cultural Anthropology - “First Day Activity: Ten Things You Believe to be True”
- Project Archaeology
- The Heritage Education Network
- Abbe Museum - Educator Hub
- Mashantucket Pequot Museum - History & Culture eBook
- Mashpee Wampanoag Museum
- Native Knowledge 360
- Native Land
- Tomaquag Museum - Educational Resource List
- Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head - History & Culture
- National Park Service - Educator Resources
- Teaching Tolerance
- The Choices Program
Contact Us
Do you have questions about our programs? Are there resources we're missing? Would you like to connect with us more? Email the Haffenreffer Museum: