The History and Significance of the Sedan Chair

The History and Significance of the Sedan Chair
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This lesson contains 12 slides, with interactive quizzes and text slides.

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The History and Significance of the Sedan Chair

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Introduction to the Sedan Chair
The concept and use of the sedan chair in the 18th century

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What do you already know about the sedan chair?

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Sedan Chair in Marine Commandants in Chatham
The specific sedan chair used by Marine Commandants in Chatham

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Hiring System and Costs
The hiring system and costs associated with sedan chairs

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Role and Challenges of Chairmen
The role and challenges of chairmen

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Ceremonial Use and Museum Donation
The ceremonial use and eventual donation of the sedan chair to the museum

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Restoration and Public Funding
The restoration and public funding of the sedan chair

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Key Terms
Sedan Chair: A portable chair for one occupant, enclosed in a shell, and carried by two people known as chairmen.
Chairmen: Individuals responsible for carrying the sedan chair, requiring significant strength to bear the weight of the passenger and chair.
Commandant: A commanding officer, especially of a military unit or installation.
Medway Towns: A conurbation of towns in the county of Kent in South East England centered on the River Medway.

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Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Slide 10 - 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 11 - 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 12 - 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.