Supernova Award Merit Badge (www.scouting.org/STEM)

Archeology

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Age Guide: G

Kimberly Smith Bio

Ms. Smith has more than 14 years of experience in archaeology and cultural resource management, including over eight 8 years in supervisory positions. Her geographic expertise is focused on the Northeast, Southeast, and Midwest United States on both prehistoric and historic, underwater and terrestrial, archaeological projects. Specifically, Ms. Smith specializes in the analysis of historical artifacts and forensic anthropology. Ms. Smith has successfully supervised and trained archaeological students and professionals of varying levels of experience on archaeological project and field schools.

Nathan Scholl Bio

Mr. Scholl has more than 15 years of experience in archaeology and cultural resource management, including over eight years as a practicing geoarchaeologist. His geographic expertise is focused on the Northeast, Southeast, and Midwest United States on both prehistoric and historic archaeological projects. In addition, Mr. Scholl specializes in applying techniques of soil and geomorphological analysis to archaeological sites for predictive and interpretive purposes. Mr. Scholl has successfully supervised and trained archaeological students and professionals of varying levels of experience on archaeological project and field schools.

Prerequisites

#4- Print and do assigned reading on three archaeological sites. Come prepared to discuss and answer questions about each site as listed in the Merit Badge Pamphlet.

#7- Do Part B