Aztalan State Park
Archaeology

Learn how archaeologists discovered the true story of Aztalan. Discover how the scientific approach to investigation of the site dispelled some early myths about Aztalan. Analyze how and why the Mississippian beliefs shaped their environment.

Wisconsin Model Academic Standards

This program addresses the following academic standards:

Environmental Education

• B.12.10 Identify and evaluate multiple uses of natural resources
• B.12.12 Evaluate the costs and benefits of allocating resources
• B.8.10 Explain and cite examples of how humans shape the environment
• B.8.12 Provide examples of how cultures use natural resources

Science

• E.8.6 Investigate the use of the earth’s resources by humans

Social Studies

• A.12.9 Identify and analyze cultural factors that influence design
• A.8.8 Describe how people interact with the physical environment
• B.12.12 Analyze Wisconsin’s American Indian tribes and bands
• B.8.12 Describe how history can be organized and analyzed

See a list of all our programs correlated with the standards [PDF].

Special Instructions

Students should wear sturdy shoes since the grass is often wet. We advise warm clothing in the transitional seasons, because the wind blows hard across the open area.

Additional Resources

Self-guided tour brochures are available at the site.

Contact

For more information, ask:

Sarah Bolser
(920) 648-8774