Museum Detectives
An ongoing first hand exploration of primary source artifacts from around the world!
Mr. Seth
Average rating:
4.7
Number of reviews:(265)
What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
Welcome to Museum Detectives! In this ongoing mystery class learners will be introduced to a wide variety of artifacts from around the world. Students enrolled in this class will analyze primary source artifacts to determine 1.Where is it from? 2.When is it from? 3.Who used it? 4.What was it used for? 5.What does this tell you about the people who made and used it? 6.What does it tell you about technology at the time it was made? 7.What is a similar item from today? Images will be introduced in a wide variety of angles in order to allow the student to fully examine the artifacts, note any interesting markers, and allow them to fee fully immersed in history. Each class will conclude with a short lecture and giggle slides presentation on the artifact as well as allot time for students to ask questions and present their own findings. This class does not require any prior knowledge as my goal is to provide all students with access to unique and interesting experience as they explore history. Week of July 1st- Native American Arrowheads Week of July 7th- World War 1 belt buckle Week of July 14th- Dinosaur Tooth Week of July 21st - Native American pottery pieces.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
My goal is to introduce students to a wide variety of artifacts from around the world and various time periods. We will be examining and exploring artifacts such as Nazi propaganda. These items will only be discussed in relation to their place in history and historical relevance. These artifacts are necessary, in order to provide the full context history.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
https://www.nps.gov/neri/learn/historyculture/arrowheads-of-the-past-and-present.htm
https://thewarriorsjourney.org/challenges/the-mystery-of-the-arrowhead/
https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-i/world-war-i-history
https://www.loc.gov/collections/stars-and-stripes/articles-and-essays/a-world-at-war/timeline-1914-1921/
https://www.amnh.org/dinosaurs/dinosaur-facts
https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/dinosaurs.html
https://nationalcowboymuseum.org/explore/native-american-pottery/
https://omeka.reclaim.stkate.edu/exhibits/show/swp/storytellers/navajo
Teacher expertise and credentials
Arizona Teaching Certificate in Social Studies/History
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Arizona State University
I have a Bachelor's degree in Education with an emphasis in History. I have studied history extensively through my undergraduate courses and taken Many courses that focuses both on World History and archeology. I am a certified teacher and I currently hold a valid teaching certificate. I have been teaching history in both the high school and middle school setting for 4 years. I have used these artifacts in a traditional classroom setting under the supervision of administration and meets Arizona Teaching Standards. Please contact me with any questions or concerns.
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Live Group Class
$20
weekly1x per week
50 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-17
3-6 learners per class
