Dig™

Archaeology & History for grades 5-9

Travel into the past with DIG as archaeologists and historians explore the mysteries of ancient civilizations. Full of exclusive scoops and photos seen nowhere else, each issue of this classroom magazine features articles about the latest archaeological discoveries, on-site reports from important digs, and special sections done in partnership with leading museums. With DIG, aspiring archaeologists are inspired to continue to explore the past on their own.

In addition to robust nonfiction articles, here is a sampling of the regular features you'll find in each issue of DIG magazine for grades 5-9:

• Did You Know?: Quick fact related to archaeology and issue's theme
• Five Facts: From wacky to humorous to stimulating - and all related to the theme
• Ask Dr. Dig: Answers questions submitted by readers
• Stones and Bones: Brief entries focusing on recent finds
• Joke: Quick - and funny
• The Adventures of Dr. Dig: A cartoon feature that introduces readers to Dr. Dig in the field
• What’s This?: Back cover feature that asks readers to identify an artifact
• Resources: Variety of resources designed to encourage delving into archaeology
• Numbers: Two facts that tell of uncovered finds - how many, how old, how big, and the like
• On the Web: Variety of Web sites that will broaden readers' understanding of theme
• Artifacts: Features an uncovered find (often a piece of art) and several facts about it
• DIG Stuff: Publishes readers’ comments, sometimes with art
• Awesome Art: Publishes readers’ art
• Activities: Engaging, interesting, and mentally stimulating ways to review material in the issue

"What a fantastic resource and educational tool - I only wish I had the opportunity to read DIG^TM in my childhood days." - March Hilveda, President, Into Archaeology

DISASTER ARCHAEOLOGY (Feb, 2007)

Ever heard of disaster archaeology? It's a new field - and a growing one! Join DIG as we go onsite at the World Trade Center. Find out why archaeologists were called in and what they found. Meet members of FAR, a group that's organizing nationwide - actually worldwide - to respond to disasters. Learn how they proved that the area first cordoned off at Ground Zero was too small. Watch as FAR trains for night and underwater work. Then travel to New Orleans and find out the role archaeologists played in the aftermath of Katrina. DIGTM will also introduce you to those working to identify MIAs (Missing in Action) and KIAs (Killed in Action) that fought in Vietnam, Korea, and World War II. Disaster archaeology is important work - you may even want to become involved!

ABOUT THE COVER

Fire! Explosions! Hurricanes! Tornadoes! All can cause great damage and destruction. "True," you say. "But what do they have to do with archaeology?" Discovering the clues left behind by these disasters are part of the every day job of an archaeologist--and help us understand more about how disasters affect our environment and us.