[LM_NET] TARGET: Cultural Artifact Boxes (Corrected Post)

[Becky Palgi <rdpalgi@MINDSPRING.COM>]

Hi, Folks -

>My earlier post left off my signature file. The art teacher at my school 
>participated in an Asian studies class this year. The resulting project will be a 
>collection of cultural artifact boxes on Asian countries (China, Japan, Korea, 
>Vietnam) which will be housed in the media center. Each box will contain a 
>notebook with resources, lesson plans, maps, and reproductions that can be 
>examined and explored by students to expand their understanding and appreciation 
>of Asian life and culture.
>
>The artifacts will include coins, menus, newspapers, magazines, travel brochures, 
>music, videos, photos, cards, cookbooks, models, toys, etc. After discussing the 
>project with other teachers at our school, she has decided to expand the boxes to 
>other regions of the world as well. We will add boxes for Australia, Europe, South 
>America, Latin America, Mexico, and Africa. Our teachers are very excited about 
>this project.
>
>I am looking for informational resources with ideas for lessons and activities on 
>working with artifacts and primary sources. I would also appreciate tips, ideas, 
>and examples from those of you who have similar artifact collections in your media 
>centers. I will post a hit of responses. Thanks.
>
>Becky
>
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Becky Palgi, Media Coordinator/NBCT
McGee's Crossroads Middle School
13353 NC Highway 210
Benson, NC 27504
Phone: 919-894-6003   Fax: 919-894-6007
Personal Email - rdpalgi@mindspring.com
School Email - beckypalgi@johnston.k12.nc.us
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