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- What importance do Artifacts play in the role of historical inquiry learning? - Developing historical understanding is a central goal for social studies education. -  Research has shown that engaging students in historical inquiry can be very exciting for those students. -  Children continuously try to make sense of the world, and historical inquiries can bring to life stories about people, places and times that enhance this sense-making. - As teachers, we must remember that historical learning is not just about gathering information and learning details. - The focus should be on questions that open up inquiry, go beyond recall, deepen understanding, and expand curiosity. -  Artifacts help teachers stimulate children’s own thinking, and own ideas. - An Artifact is a piece of evidence for demonstration purposes; it is a human, man-made object. - Artifacts are very valuable when used as a starting point for purposeful historical investigations. - Analyzing photographs and Artifacts allows students to use important historical materials in an authentic way. - The study of one simple Artifacts can present an imaginative entry into larger investigations of the past. - Children are attracted to every day life. Physical objects such as Artifacts make these lives seem more real and accessible. - The opportunity for students to handle and use physical Artifacts stimulates curiosity. - Artifacts allow students to be active and involved in their learning. - Working with Artifacts allows students to question history, continuity and changes in society. - have potential to excite children’s imagination. - not be too fragile. - not be dangerous or cause danger. - be easy to display in the classroom. - Then and Now Charts - Artifact Timelines - Questioning Activities- students generate questions about their Artifacts - Invent an Artifact Story - Artifacts are enlisted as tools to help young students make sense of history. - Artifacts can help teachers raise important historical ideas without direct teaching- inquiry that allows students to think for themselves first. - Artifacts have much potential to excite children’s imagination and to personalize history - Historical objects offer accessible opportunities to involve students in investigation. - Artifacts can connect key themes in the curriculum, to engage students’ curiosity through strategic questioning
 * Essential Question **
 * Importance of Historical Inquiry **
 * Role of the Teacher **
 * What is an Artifact? **
 * Role of Artifacts in Inquiry **
 * Artifacts should… **
 * Some ways to use Artifacts in the Classroom **
 * Essential Question Answered **