The Future of Education

The Museum of Archeology in Gan Hashlosha based on archeological collections and ancient artifacts, representing many ancient cultures that thrived along the shores of the Mediterranean and the Aegean Sea. The museum also displays archaeological artifacts from excavations in the Beit She'an Valley. The exhibits are rare and spectacular, as can be seen only in the world's most important museums. Many students and pupils for history, archeology, Bible, etc., visit the archeological museum. We propose here a new and original approach to the study of science as enrichment and the integration of exact sciences and life sciences, archeology, and ancient art. This activity, beyond the educational experience, demonstrates to both students and teachers that it is possible to combine and use mathematics, geochemistry or biology, even in archaeological research and in museum exhibitions.

Mathematics - The museum exhibits interesting geometric tools. The students identify the engineered forms and the repetitive patterns in the decoration — triangles and other models, angles and so on. It is also possible to calculate volumes of tools, weight and specific weight of an item according to radiative and type of stone.

Chemistry and Geology - The museum exhibits many stone items and minerals. Students identify the material, learn why it was chosen for a specific purpose, The museum also features minerals from around the world, which can be divided according to the shape and properties of the material and their geographical origin, their use for industry, science and daily life.

Biology and Nature - The museum exhibits a variety of animals of all kinds and species, with a variety of Zoomorphic tools. They represent the animal world as seen by human societies in the past. The animals appear as colorful pottery vessels, figurines, reliefs, paintings on crafts, mosaics, architectural elements and more. The students and the biology teachers identify the species from the animal world, sort out, distinguish the items and the small details, compare the animals in the past with those that are seen today, sometimes in the museum garden.

We present here a new and unique approach to expanding the subjects studied in the Museum of Archeology. Students understand the potential inherent in scientific fields, even in research and archaeological museum. We will gradually introduce the full program, for all ages of kindergartens, elementary school, students for education and teachers in the relevant fields.

Keywords: Archeology, Museum, Mathematics, Sciences;

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