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It's time for show and tell! Scholars investigate historical artifacts to determine what secrets they reveal about the time periods they represent. They then research their own personal artifacts, as well as those from World War I.
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Instructional Ideas
- Create a display for the artifacts pupils bring to better share them
- Use a class time capsule for historical artifacts
Classroom Considerations
- Set up artifact viewing stations before class begins
- Second lesson in a three-part series
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- Resource includes a Investigation Object Brainstorming Guide printable for classroom use
- An extension activity asks class members to create a time capsule for the classroom
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