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Object of History: Guide to Doing History With Objects

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Explore the dimensions of America's rich history by taking a detailed look at objects from our past. Examine stories, important moments, and the evolution of the American people via primary documents, photos, and other artifacts.
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George Mason University

George Mason University: World History Sources: Material Culture: Objects

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Examine different objects from many different cultures. Learn how to decipher what it is, where it came from, what the function is, and who made or owned the object.
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Discovery Education

Discovery Education: What Artifacts Reveal About the Past

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
This site provides a lesson plan to teach the importance of analyzing artifacts, past and present.
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National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Traces: Historic Archaeology

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Excellent lesson plans that challenge learners to consider every day uses for artifacts. Site provides an analysis worksheet that will help students consider the importance of artifacts in understanding historical people. Links to sites...
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National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: My Piece of History

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
These social study lesson plans guide students into understanding the historical significance of objects from the past.