View the below listed YouTube video and then follow the directions and answer the questions below.
So, we are going to follow the Inquiry Method to help us learn about cultures in a safe and structured and
analytical manner. The Inquiry Method is a tool for critical thinking that has helped analyze artifacts
through helping them answer a series of questions. You will be generating one-paragraph responses to
the following questions.
The Inquiry Method
What are my initial impressions of this artifact?
Who is the Maker of this artifact? What can we learn about him/her/them?
What is the social, cultural, historical and/or political context of this artifact? In other words, what can we
learn about the conditions which helped the Maker create this artifact?
What is the form of this artifact?
What is the purpose of this artifact?
What are potential (or actual) implications of this artifact? In other words, what has been the social,
cultural, or historical effects of this artifact? (If the artifact is relatively new, what do you think might be
some possible or potential effects?) Here , we will explore reviews and comments of other people.
What are two or three essential elements of this artifact? (this is the only section where I require you to
have more than a one paragraph response. You should write as many paragraphs as you identify
elements. Most students choose two or three. Two is minimum.)
What are my reflections/responses, after completing the questions above?
Sample Solution