INQUIRY 9

THE TIME CONNECTOR

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INQUIRY PROBLEM:

Inspecta Detecta left you a stack of pictures to organize. You must find three time sequences and three connections between a person, place, object, and event. For each sequence and connection you must identify the amount of time represented (hours, days, years) and the time period (For example: c. 1935). Use the "Connections" chart to help organize your answers and justify each date solution with a research source.

DESCRIPTION

Replication Activity:
The Time Connecter challenges users to identify time sequences and connections in PNW history. This inquiry activity could be used in a "centers" format along with 2-3 other time activities..

History Lab Exhibit:
The Time Connector

TOPIC & SKILL AREAS

• Time Sequencing
• Inference
• Periodization
• Writing

MATERIALS NEEDED

• www.historylab.org
  "Time Resource Kit"
• Connections Chart
• Time Connector Images

IMPLEMENTATION

1. Using the Time Connector images, have the students try to identify three time sequences and three person, place, object, and date connections. Once complete, students document their solutions on the Connections Chart. Students then select a sequence or connection to research in detail, write about, and present to the class.
   TIME: 30 minutes
2. Students conduct research on their selected connection or sequence, then write an extended explanation describing what the connection or sequence depicts.
   TIME: 2 days
3. Students may return to their work groups to revise their Connections Chart based on any new information obtained through research.
   TIME: 2 class periods, depending on the number of students

REFERENCES

Washington: Images of a State's Heritage. Schwantes, Morrissey, Nicandri, Strasser. Spokane: Melior Publications, 1989.

Washington : The Spirit of America (Art of the State). Nancy Friedman. New York: Harry N. Abrams, 1999.

Encyclopedia of Northwest Music : From Classical Recordings to Classic Rock Performances, Your Guide to the Best of the Region. James Bush. Seattle: Sasquatch Books, 1999.

WASHINGTON TOPICS

• Grand Coulee Dam
• Life cycle/Aging
• Chief Joseph
• Japanese Language School
• Northwest Music
• Logging

Author: SL
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