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Explore the Connecticut Historical Society Museum & Library website and choose ** three artifacts ** that highlight the history of Connecticut. Why would you plan a field trip here and/or a virtual field trip? What are the benefits for students? How does this support literacy, art and social studies?

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1. Each artifact must be described and the reason for its selection must be defended. 2. Each artifact must be cited (attribution to the owner is fine). 3. Ideas for lesson/unit plans

Our artifact is a video about the Old State House http://www.ctosh.org/. This is a important place because it shows what was done in the past, and it makes the past come to life. For example, there is a court room and they act out a court case. This would be a good field trip because it would allow the students to be part of history and understand what it is like. It does more than any picture in a textbook could do, they will learn so much more by being in the environment.

Lesson Ideas - Before our students take a field trip we would teach them about the Connecticut government. -Then take a field trip to gain further knowledge.