To learn about history, you don't always have to rely on words in a school lesson. You can learn interesting things about a region's history by examining artifacts, or historically significant objects, from that place and time.
Find five culturally significant artifacts of Mexican southwestern culture from the 19th century. You may find these items online (for example, on a museum's website) or elsewhere (books, local museum, personal belongings, drawings, etc.). Items may include any pieces representative of Mexican southwestern culture including art, architecture, clothing, jewelry, religious objects, or writing. Assemble images of your artifacts into a mini "museum exhibit" with a paragraph of information about each artifact and its cultural significance.
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Your work on this assignment will be evaluated using the rubric below.
| Points | Criteria | |
|---|---|---|
| Details 4 points |
4 | For each image, you list its name and describe it clearly. |
| Sources 2 points |
2 | You identify the source of the image. |
| Authenticity 4 points |
4 | You give a meaningful explanation of the item's importance as an artifact of Mexican influence on southwestern life. |
