Note that the import from Google Docs changed some of the table formatting, especially the card page layouts. Here's a link to the original Google Docs file: https://goo.gl/pH84s7

Cardboard History Challenge

Facilitator Notes

1. Divide the whole group into teams of about four or five
2. Shuffle and deal one card (see following pages) to each group
3. Read aloud:
   

Each card lists three historical events, places, or people. Spend 30 minutes as a team to:

1. Choose one of the three historical events, places, or people from your card
2. Research the event, place, or people
3. Use the Makedo Cardboard Construction (https://www.make.do) connectors, tape, glue, markers, and other supplies to build one or more artifacts from that historical event, place, or people

We have about 30 minutes left. Now that you've created your team's artifact, leave your card behind with the cardboard artifact, then move your whole team clockwise around the room to a different artifact.

Your team is now a group of archaeologists who have discovered an exciting new historical artifact, and the card is your only additional clue. Take ten minutes to examine, discuss, and research the artifact as a team, then we'll reconvene so each group can present your archeological discovery to the whole group.

(10 minutes as teams discuss, give a 1 minute warning, then have teams present in turn)

        Debrief

Using "Yes, and…." (instead of "But….") language to support others' ideas:

1. What were you thinking about during the research and build part of this activity?
2. What did you feel when you found out your group had to present someone else's work?
3. How might you adapt this activity to your grade level or content area?
4. What standards can you address using this type of activity?
5. If you are an administrator or school leader, how might your staff benefit from participating in an activity like this?

Resources

Duplex print the following pages, then cut out the cards. Feel free to make a copy of this file to modify!

A copy of this file is available at https://goo.gl/pH84s7