Using Artifacts as a Springboard to Literacy

Describes three kinds of artifact kits (the Archaeology Dig kit, Grandmother's Trunk, and the Cultural Mystery kit) that teachers can assemble for use in their classrooms that provide links to multiple literacy events for students. Gives a list of selected sources for artifacts that will enable...

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Published inSocial studies and the young learner Vol. 10; no. 4; p. 14
Main Author Morris, Ronald Vaughan
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 1998
Subjects
Critical Thinking
Cultural Pluralism
Elementary Education
Hypothesis Testing
Literacy Education
Reading Assignments
Social Studies
Student Interests
Teaching Methods
Writing Assignments
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Summary:Describes three kinds of artifact kits (the Archaeology Dig kit, Grandmother's Trunk, and the Cultural Mystery kit) that teachers can assemble for use in their classrooms that provide links to multiple literacy events for students. Gives a list of selected sources for artifacts that will enable teachers to create artifact kits. (CMK)
ISSN:1056-0300