For Teachers

For Teachers

Special Offer for Community Colleges
In an effort to familiarize community college students with the field of anthropology the American Anthropological Association is offering the 2008-2009 AAA Guide for sale to community colleges at a deeply discounted rate: $20.00 plus shipping and handling. The AAA Guide is produced annually and retails for $85.00.
Please fill out the following invoice and fax or mail to us with payment information. AAA Guide invoice (PDF). 

Anthropology Education Committee (AEC)
Are you interested in using concepts or methods of anthropology in Pre-K-12, community college, or adult school settings? The AEC has developed resources to help you. Read more >>

Academic Surveys
Identify trends in the field and monitor the academic fitness of anthropology departments.
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Reports
Read Reports on topics ranging from Who's Teaching in US Classrooms to Race, Gender & Mentoring.
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Other Resources

  • Anthropology on the Internet for K-12
    Smithsonian Institution Libraries
    The Internet's tremendous growth in size and popularity has resulted in the need for assistance in navigating it. The following select list of Web sites, each with a brief annotation, is a sample of what the Internet holds for teachers and students interested in the field of anthropology.

  • Project Archaeology: Investigating Shelter
    Supplementary science and social studies curriculum unit for grades 3 through 5 consistsing of nine comprehensive lessons guiding students through the archaeological study of shelter including a toolkit of archaeological and scientific concepts and a final performance of understanding.

  • Coalition on the Academic Workforce
    Information and resources on contingent faculty in the U.S. Contingent faculty are those employed in part- or full-time, non-tenure-track positions that often lack adequate pay and benefits, access to professional support, and support for scholarship and keeping current in the field. Learn more >>

  • The Faculty Association of California Community College's homepage contains up-to-date news on current issues of importance to community college faculty.

AAA Guide
 
AAA-Guide-2009Search the AAA Guide for information on faculty, programs, museums, nonprofits, government agencies and institutions that employ anthropologists.





What Can You Do With a Degree in Anthropology?
Anthropology Careers Brochure (PDF)
AAA Career DVDs

brochure_cvrAnthropology: Real People, Real Careers© 2006
This product provides good information on the vast array of careers available to anthropologists. Whether students are considering an anthropology degree, a declared major or are simply curious about what kind of jobs are available to anthropologists, this is a valuable source of information. Running time: 42 minutes

Careers DVDBeyond Ethnography: Corporate and Design Anthropology© 2008 is the second DVD in the series and provides insights on corporate and design anthropology by drawing on ethnographic research projects conducted at General Motors Corporation (GM). Running time: 25 minutes. Read more >>