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Evaluating a Needlework Sampler as Historical Evidence

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This Evaluating a Needlework Sampler as Historical Evidence interactive also includes:

Needlework isn't just for home decor; it can also help record family history. Academics analyze a needlework sampler to understand how they were used to record marriages and births. The activity includes a series of written questions, and scholars participate in group discussion to understand the significance of preserving historical artifacts. 

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Concepts
american history, the american revolution, family history, family, family trees, genealogy, keeping records, historical documents, historical context, historical analysis, primary source analysis, primary source images, primary sources, skills review, ancestry, ancestors, human ancestry
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Additional Tags
social studies
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Instructional Ideas
  • Have pupils trace their own family histories
  • Invite family members to visit and discuss their family's heritage 
Classroom Considerations
  • The resource is intended to be completed online 
Pros
  • Resource includes an extension activity if time allows
  • Activity can be incorporated into a lesson on historical analysis or family geneology 
Cons
  • None