Lesson 1: Meriden Historical Society Research Center

Duration of Days: 5

Lesson Objective

Students will be able to apply archival research protocols to locate, handle, and interpret physical documents within a historical repository.

What stories are hidden in the local archives? How do local historians preserve the past?

Accession, Archive, Ephemera, Finding Aid.

INQ 9–12.13.

Field trip to the Meriden Historical Society. Purpose: Hands-on primary source engagement. DOK Level: 2.

Task-Based Roles. Assign specific roles (Photographer, Scribe) based on strengths. Provide a "Search Checklist" to help executive function.

An "Artifact Log" detailing one item found and its historical significance.