Analyzing Objects
Porcelain
Musket Ball
Smallpox
Nail
Reaper
Shirtwaist
Transistor
Coffee
Record
Tire
Dishwasher
Dress
Stereograph
Stone
Shoe
Question 1:
Historical thinking is applying our knowledge of the past in order to understand specific occurrences from the past.
Question 2:
Objects create a solid bond or connection between the learner and the topic being learned about. It helps create an almost first hand experience.
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Submitted: Monday, March 2, 2020 - 22:39
Question 1:
I notice that the nail is of pretty simple construction yet varies in shape and size when analyzed closer.
Question 2:
The nail, while simple, allows for construction of many items which in turn lead to sources of historical context.
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Submitted: Tuesday, March 10, 2020 - 09:15
Question 1: I notice that this object is used to view double images.
Question 2:
People would be able to view images they normally would not be able to see from where they lived.
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Submitted: Tuesday, March 17, 2020 - 13:57
Question 1:
I notice that this object appears to be old and is a form of coffee which could be stored and easily transported.
Question 2:
This object could lead to longer term storage of goods, easier transportation of goods and increase mobility of people.
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Submitted: Monday, March 30, 2020 - 16:47
Question 1: I notice that the object appears to be small but is casting a large shadow .
Question 2:
Background knowledge leads me to believe that transistors will have a big impact of technological advancement using electricity.
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Submitted: Monday, March 30, 2020 - 17:24
Question 1: It is made out of stone and has an inscription of some sorts on it.
Question 2: This could be used to mark a grave or an historic event.
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Submitted: Tuesday, April 21, 2020 - 23:10
Question 1: It is a latter envelope from the Confederate States during the Civil War.
Question 2:
The necessity to communicate is important, especially during times of war. Also, even during a war, audits are taking place.
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Submitted: Friday, April 24, 2020 - 22:34
Question 1: It is round and either a rock or metal object.
Question 2: Looks like perhaps a projectile of some sorts.
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Submitted: Friday, April 24, 2020 - 23:36
Question 1:
Historical thinking is learning about the past by applying previous knowledge combined with primary sources in order to gain a new understanding about not just what occurred but why it occurred.
Question 2:
Objects create a direct connection to the past and let us see directly how they influenced and shaped history.
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Submitted: Monday, March 2, 2020 - 22:56
Question 1:
The progression of the nail and how it was manufactured lead to an expansion in building methods and generally improved the way people of the 19th century lived. No longer were people limited to drafty log cabins or expensive stone houses. Mail order houses were also a growing business made possible by the growing availability of the nail.
Question 2:
The availability of the nail had an impact of western expansion by increasing the speed in which frontier towns could be constructed and therefor appeal to larger masses of people looking to move west.
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Submitted: Tuesday, March 10, 2020 - 14:36
Question 1:
The stereoscope enabled viewers to see places they could not normally travel to. It was seen as a status symbol for many of the upper class. It also was used to expand knowledge in the classroom as well as to promote political events and figures.
Question 2:
Students can physically see the different forms of image viewing and how they have changed. Images could be shown on trading cards, books, silent films, black and white films, colored film, online, and in 3d.
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Submitted: Tuesday, March 17, 2020 - 14:23
Question 1:
Instant coffee shows a trend change in consumerism and productivity, especially in the post WWII years. It also provided a change in cultural outlooks at the role of women in the house.
Question 2:
By looking at advertisements, we are limited to what the advertiser wants us to see/read. By simply looking at an advertisement from a time period, we do not know the actual cultural response to the item.
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Submitted: Monday, March 30, 2020 - 17:09
Question 1:
The transistor connects us to many themes in 20th century history. Some of the more prominent themes are the light bulb, telephone, hand-held devices and home computers. All of these items have been made possible and more efficient through the development and improvement of electronic components, including transistors.
Question 2:
Students should be able to answer why the patent was designed and how would it have an influence on peoples daily lives.
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Submitted: Monday, March 30, 2020 - 17:40
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The boundary stone connects to polarizing issues in American politics, especially slavery. By seeing where the stone is location and knowing its past, we can tell that the boundary was changed and history tells us why.
Question 2:
Students can look at different maps of the same area over many years to see how locations have changed names and size.
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Submitted: Tuesday, April 21, 2020 - 23:25
Question 1:
The mail was not only the "social media" of its time, the post office was a community meeting place. The mail was also used a tool to promote and spread political ideologies around the country.
Question 2:
I knew that the abolitionist movement was growing in the north but I was not aware of the degree that it disrupted the southern postal system and used it to its advantage.
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Submitted: Friday, April 24, 2020 - 23:19
Question 1:
The musket ball can reflect on the almost primitive nature of early military tactics compared with those of today. Our use of the military has changed drastically since the formation of our country. Where we once used formations of troops elbow to elbow, we now use drones and other unmanned technology to carryout the majority of military activities.
Question 2:
Other primary sources could be letters, newspaper accounts, and images form the time period.
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Submitted: Thursday, April 30, 2020 - 23:57
Title: Historical Thinking and Engaging Students
Grade Level: Middle
Short Answer:
Teaching middle school history, I could engage my students through a variety of ways. As stated in this module, while learning about the causes of the American Revolution, students can red firsthand accounts of the Boston Massacre. By having conflicting accounts, dialogue and debate can be fostered in the classroom which will in the end, enhance student learning. Having hands on objects in the classroom which are related to a topic being taught would also enhance student learning as they will be out of their seats and able to analyze something themselves to form a better understanding and broaden their perspectives and interest.
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Submitted: Monday, March 2, 2020 - 23:04
Title: The Mighty Nail
Grade Level: Middle
Short Answer:
I would engage students by having them build houses with Lincoln Logs and blocks to simulate log cabins and stone houses. We would then look at pros and cons for each and how they relate to peoples lives in the 19th century. The students would then be presented with some nails as asked how this simple item could change the way people lived. Through guided instruction, students would explore the progression of building and house and how they had an impact on the growth of America.
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Submitted: Tuesday, March 10, 2020 - 14:39
Title: The Stereoview and You!
Grade Level: Middle
Short Answer:
In order to engage students at the middle school level, I would have them possibly list items that only the upperclass would own. Upon discussing the list, I would introduce the stereoviewer and explain how it too, at one time was seen as a status symbol for the upper class. In figuring out why this is, we would then go through ad discuss how it was a simple, yet groundbreaking use of technology in American Culture.
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Submitted: Tuesday, March 17, 2020 - 14:47
Title: Instafood
Grade Level: Middle
Short Answer:
Students would be engaged with this content by having the lesson open with a discussion on what they cook at home. The analysis on the amount of time saved by using "pre cooked" food over a more transitional "homemade" meal would also be used. These ideas will then be brought into a more historical perspective by looking how they changed the basic Americans life in the years following World War II into today. A comparison will also be brought up about how kitchen items today such as instapots and air fryers are again, changing the way many families, especially working households prepare and eat meals.
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Submitted: Monday, March 30, 2020 - 17:19
Title: Transition to Transistor
Grade Level: Middle
Short Answer:
Students would be initially engaged with being shown an actual vacuum tube and told how the first computers needed thousands of these in order to function, never-mind their size. The students would be promoted to think about items they use in their everyday life which use transistors instead of vacuum tubes. Discussion could then lead to the advancement in technology and how items we use today would be completely different without transistors.
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Submitted: Monday, March 30, 2020 - 21:32
Title: Set in Stone?
Grade Level: Middle
Short Answer:
I feel a hands on map activity looking at the geopolitical changes in certain areas could be a start with this topic. It could be stressed to students that as boundaries change, so do the views of the people. This could lead to a discussion about slavery and how as much of our country is built upon it, the views of the people have changed.
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Submitted: Friday, April 24, 2020 - 22:31
Title: Times Going Postal
Grade Level: Middle
Short Answer:
I would approach this topic by connecting to social media today and the frequency of political ads that pop up on youtube and other platforms. Students often complain about this and I would use it to bring them to the early 1800's where the mail was the main source of communication. This would lead to class discussion about how an unwelcome message being spread through a federal system could lead to tension and violence. The students could be lead to debate the hierarchy of local, state, and federal responsibilities and law in regards to constitutional duties and keeping the peace.
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Submitted: Friday, April 24, 2020 - 23:29
Title: The Evolution of War
Grade Level: Middle
Short Answer:
I would begin class by showing images (or use real examples if allowed) of a round musket ball and a Civil War era Mine Ball. The students would be asked to compare and contrast the two items and as a class, discuss their importance. This would segway into discussion of how armies fought then and now and discuss tactical changes and their impacts on history. I would also incorporate a football and a kickball/dodgeball and take the students outside to show the difference in throwing them towards a fixed location.
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Submitted: Sunday, May 10, 2020 - 23:01