Learning Outcomes

Archaeology: An Introduction

Archaeology - Surveying and Feature

Archaeology - Excavation and Documentation

Lesson Summary

This module covers the history of archaeology, the purpose and responsibility of archaeologists. You will gain insights into how archaeologists research, plan and set the objectives of their archaeological survey. You will learn about excavation, post-excavation and dating techniques used by archaeologists to date past events.

Introduction to Archaeology - Assessment

This free online course delves into Archaeology, its origins, history, aims, functions, disciplines and purpose.

Introduction to Archaeology

Archaeology offers a unique historical and cultural experience as it provides us with a better understanding of our origin. Discover the various fields of Archaeology, including how archaeologists retrieve and record cultural and biological remnants discovered in the ground. We will show you the dating techniques and interpretation skills of archaeologists. By the end of this course, you will be able to unveil the secrets of human history.

Types of Governments

United States Constitutional Democracy

Configuration of American Government

In this module you will learn a brief history of government and take a detailed look at the founding and structure of the United States Democracy.

Course assessment

A free course in the structure of government to help you prepare for success on the High School Equivalency exam.

High School Equivalency - Historical Governments & United States Democracy

This free online course will prepare you for success in the Social Studies portion of the High School Equivalency exam. On completion of this course, you will be able to identify and compare historical forms of government, including a detailed look at the founding of the United States' democracy.  Additionally, you will be able to identify and describe the components that make up the structure of the US government.

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