Investigating Local Buildings and Ruins
Examine a historical building, site, or ruin in the local area to understand its purpose and history.
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Examine a historical building, site, or ruin in the local area to understand its purpose and history.
Key Questions
- What can the materials and design of this building tell us about when it was built?
- Who might have lived or worked in this building?
- How has the use of this site changed over time?
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5E Model
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