My teacher surprised me today.... the next section in our social studies book is going to be on archaeology! We're looking at how the archaeologists find the stuff they do, why they find it, and more! Exciting!
I'm also entering a contest with my school. Anybody heard of the VFW post? They are holding a writing contest called Patriot's Pen. We have to submit (our teachers will) a 300-400 word typewritten essay with the subject of "Why Are You Proud of Your Country?". I finished writing it today, and I'm typing tomorrow and next week. The prize, if you make it to Nationals and win, is 10,000 dollars in US Savings Bonds!!! You're probably asking yourself, what does this have to do with archaeology? If I were to win the grand prize, it would make my chances of becoming an archaeologist in Scotland higher!! Eeeeeep!!
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Homer has arrived!
The almost fully-complete juvenile triceratops has finally reached Illinois, resulting in a very excited group of people and a very tired Dr. Brown! Homer is here, and he should be able to be viewed in the biology lab real soon.
It's not over yet, though.... They found another juvenile dinosaur! I can't remember the name of it, but it is another almost fully complete dinosaur that is being dug up as I type this! More info coming soon!
It's not over yet, though.... They found another juvenile dinosaur! I can't remember the name of it, but it is another almost fully complete dinosaur that is being dug up as I type this! More info coming soon!
Monday, August 15, 2011
SPECTACULAR NEWS!
Guess what!?!?!? UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW HAS ARCHAEOLOGY CLASSES!!! Glasgow is one of the most beautiful places in Scotland, and my dream was to attend college in either Edinburgh or Glasgow. I have to do this!
Anyways, I was hunting through my Nana's field last weekend, in a downpouring rain (stupid move, Maggie) and although I did fall multiple times, I managed to find some rocks with little fossil prints in them and I found 2 Indian arrowheads! This is a really historic area, and finding this stuff took my breath away!
Dr. Allan Brown hasn't started his traveling blog yet. I'm planning on going to the arrival party for Homer. This is the most amazing find since Jane, the almost complete juvenile Tyranosaurus! I'm also studying some rocks I've found. Will update about those soon!
Anyways, I was hunting through my Nana's field last weekend, in a downpouring rain (stupid move, Maggie) and although I did fall multiple times, I managed to find some rocks with little fossil prints in them and I found 2 Indian arrowheads! This is a really historic area, and finding this stuff took my breath away!
Dr. Allan Brown hasn't started his traveling blog yet. I'm planning on going to the arrival party for Homer. This is the most amazing find since Jane, the almost complete juvenile Tyranosaurus! I'm also studying some rocks I've found. Will update about those soon!
Saturday, August 6, 2011
Homer is almost home!
I am so so so excited right now! The local museum of history has an archaeology site in Montana, and they found the most complete juvenile Triceratops to ever be found! His name is Homer, and he is being brought to the museum as I type and as you read!
What is making this event really huge is Dr. Allan Brown, paleontologist, is bringing the last bone home by bicycle. From Montana to Illinois! That is huge!
When Homer arrives, there will be a ceremony congratulating the workers and the arrival of Homer. Then, within the next few days, you can go down to the viewing lab and watch Paleontologists and Archaeologists work on the Triceratops through a glass window!
The Illinois stateline is known for it's boring-ness, but this is probably (in my eyes) the most exciting thing that has ever happened to this area! I will definitely be at the Welcome Home, Homer! party that night!
What is making this event really huge is Dr. Allan Brown, paleontologist, is bringing the last bone home by bicycle. From Montana to Illinois! That is huge!
When Homer arrives, there will be a ceremony congratulating the workers and the arrival of Homer. Then, within the next few days, you can go down to the viewing lab and watch Paleontologists and Archaeologists work on the Triceratops through a glass window!
The Illinois stateline is known for it's boring-ness, but this is probably (in my eyes) the most exciting thing that has ever happened to this area! I will definitely be at the Welcome Home, Homer! party that night!
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Very excited!
I am so very excited right now! There is an archaeology dig coming up in my area soon at a forest preserve! This forest preserve has evidence that's been sent to museums across the Stateline of Native American settlements and tribes. Fossils are said to have been found here, too. I'm definitely looking into this, because it's something I'd be very interested in!
I also found out that at my Nana's house, there are things worth finding hidden in the field behind it. I just have to wait for the farmer to come and bale all the hay that's sitting there, which was supposed to have been done months ago. *sigh* Once he's done doing that, I'm heading out with a shovel, paintbrush, toothpick, and a metal detector to find me some neat stuff! :D
I'm also trying to decide what type of archaeology I want to do. I think I know, but this could change. I think I'd enjoy hunting for dinosaur fossils, but the main thing I'll be looking for is evidence of ancient civilizations, like Mayan and Aztec artifacts and such. But I'd still do dinosaur fossil looking, too.
I also decided what I'm going to major in in college. A few things I really really love!
-Biology
-Archaeology
-Anthropology
-Marine Biology
-History
-Science
-Math
I don't know... sounds like a pretty big list, and lots of years in college, but it will all be worth it in the end! Keep in mind, I only have 6 years left until I'm (hopefully) packing up to go to the University of Glasgow in Scotland! Ok, I just realized how ridiculous that sounded. Only 6 years? Ha, I've got some issues. Well, that's all for now peoples, talk to ya later!
I also found out that at my Nana's house, there are things worth finding hidden in the field behind it. I just have to wait for the farmer to come and bale all the hay that's sitting there, which was supposed to have been done months ago. *sigh* Once he's done doing that, I'm heading out with a shovel, paintbrush, toothpick, and a metal detector to find me some neat stuff! :D
I'm also trying to decide what type of archaeology I want to do. I think I know, but this could change. I think I'd enjoy hunting for dinosaur fossils, but the main thing I'll be looking for is evidence of ancient civilizations, like Mayan and Aztec artifacts and such. But I'd still do dinosaur fossil looking, too.
I also decided what I'm going to major in in college. A few things I really really love!
-Biology
-Archaeology
-Anthropology
-Marine Biology
-History
-Science
-Math
I don't know... sounds like a pretty big list, and lots of years in college, but it will all be worth it in the end! Keep in mind, I only have 6 years left until I'm (hopefully) packing up to go to the University of Glasgow in Scotland! Ok, I just realized how ridiculous that sounded. Only 6 years? Ha, I've got some issues. Well, that's all for now peoples, talk to ya later!
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
1st post
Hi, I'm Maggie, and obviously, I want to be an archaeologist. Now, you're probably wondering, why would anybody want to be that? Let me tell you....
When I was 7 years old, I took my first trip to the Burpee Museum, home of the famous juvenile dinosaur, Jane. We saw Jane, saw a video about how the archaeologists found her, and went through the archaeology exhibit with journals, tools, loose bones, rocks, and more. We even got to test our archaeological skills on a clay block with a pick and a brush, finding little things like rocks and plastic coins. All of this stuff was absolutely fascinating to me, to the point where I asked the guide lady how to pursue a career in archaeology. She laughed at me. I have no clue why. I went home, and got my first library card. With that library card, I checked out books on dinosaurs, fossils, rocks, and all the things that fall under the archaeology category. I read and read, and by the time I was 11 (last year) I began to move farther forward into time, learning about Ancient Egypt, Ancient China, Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, and just Ancient Civilizations in general. Learning all of this stuff made me want to be an archaeologist, not just the one that studies fossils, but the one that studies ancient peoples, as well. Now I'm 12, and I've almost fully mastered the Gaelic language, I own several books on history, models of Ancient Egyptian Pyramids, and am learning how to write with Heiroglyphs.
Well, that's my story, and in this blog I'll be posting about the things I do that interest me with the subject, (museums, books, events, etc.) the good and bad things that affect the path to this career, and how my education plays a part in it. All the way up to the day I go to college to study the subject. Finally, years from now when I've learned and become an archaeologist, this blog (if it still exists!) will become an archaeological field journal!
Yes, I am a dreamer. But oh well. I like it.
When I was 7 years old, I took my first trip to the Burpee Museum, home of the famous juvenile dinosaur, Jane. We saw Jane, saw a video about how the archaeologists found her, and went through the archaeology exhibit with journals, tools, loose bones, rocks, and more. We even got to test our archaeological skills on a clay block with a pick and a brush, finding little things like rocks and plastic coins. All of this stuff was absolutely fascinating to me, to the point where I asked the guide lady how to pursue a career in archaeology. She laughed at me. I have no clue why. I went home, and got my first library card. With that library card, I checked out books on dinosaurs, fossils, rocks, and all the things that fall under the archaeology category. I read and read, and by the time I was 11 (last year) I began to move farther forward into time, learning about Ancient Egypt, Ancient China, Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, and just Ancient Civilizations in general. Learning all of this stuff made me want to be an archaeologist, not just the one that studies fossils, but the one that studies ancient peoples, as well. Now I'm 12, and I've almost fully mastered the Gaelic language, I own several books on history, models of Ancient Egyptian Pyramids, and am learning how to write with Heiroglyphs.
Well, that's my story, and in this blog I'll be posting about the things I do that interest me with the subject, (museums, books, events, etc.) the good and bad things that affect the path to this career, and how my education plays a part in it. All the way up to the day I go to college to study the subject. Finally, years from now when I've learned and become an archaeologist, this blog (if it still exists!) will become an archaeological field journal!
Yes, I am a dreamer. But oh well. I like it.
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