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Analyzing Artifacts Using Bloom's Taxonomy Lesson PlanAnalyzing Artifacts Using Bloom's Taxonomy Lesson Plan
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Analyzing Artifacts Using Bloom's Taxonomy

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Seventh graders apply Blooms Taxonomy to analyze a collection of artifacts. They define and discuss the nature of artifacts and work in groups to complete handouts. Students analyze an object (stone pipe) on a mystery artifact analysis sheet.

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artifacts, metacognition

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artifact, metacognition, social studies
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Grade
7th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Lesson Plans
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Duration
2 hrs
Instructional Strategy
Discussion

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