The 18th Century Sedan Chair: A Historical Artifact
The 18th Century Sedan Chair: A Historical Artifact
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This lesson contains 10 slides, with interactive quizzes and text slides.
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The 18th Century Sedan Chair: A Historical Artifact
Slide 1 - Slide
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Learning Objectives
Understand the purpose and use of the 18th Century Sedan Chair
Understand the historical significance of the Sedan Chair
Understand the role of 'Chairmen' and the cost structure of hiring a Sedan Chair
Understand the journey of the Sedan Chair to the museum and its restoration
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What do you already know about the 18th Century Sedan Chair?
Slide 3 - Mind map
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Description and use of the Sedan Chair
18th Century civilian mode of transport
Carried by two 'Chairmen'
Used to navigate narrow streets and avoid dirt
Similar to a taxi today
Accidents were common
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Role of 'Chairmen' and cost of hiring
'Chairmen' were individuals tasked with carrying the Sedan Chair
Hiring cost varied based on time and distance
Used by Marine Commandants in Chatham
Speed and right-of-way
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The Sedan Chair's journey to the museum and its restoration
Donated to the museum in 1975
Used for ceremonial purposes
Restored in 2017
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Definitions
Sedan Chair: A mode of transport used in the 18th century, carried by two individuals known as 'Chairmen'
Chairmen: Individuals tasked with carrying the Sedan Chair
Restoration: The process of repairing and preserving historical artifacts
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Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.
Slide 8 - Open question
Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.
Write down 2 things you want to know more about.
Slide 9 - Open question
Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.
Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.
Slide 10 - Open question
The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.