INQUIRY 5

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DESCRIPTION:
Students locate various timekeepers and practice artifact analysis.

Building on the knowledge gained through artifact analysis, students design and construct an exhibit of timepieces similar to the History Lab "Timeline of Timepieces."

Culminates with a special exhibit opening and viewing.

OBJECTIVES:
1.   To teach students methods of artifact analysis.

2.  To develop skills in observation, deductive reasoning, and interpretive writing.

3.  To help students identify aspects of technological change over time.

RELATED EALRS:
Writing: 1, 2, 3
Science: 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2
Math: 1.2, 2, 3, 5

Author: SL
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