Object Analysis Worksheet
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2Learning From Artifacts at Mystic Seaport
- How to Read an Object -
Observe, Deduce and Infer
Properties of an Object– Questions to Ask and Answer
What can you find out by looking closely at the object?
Function/Purpose
What is it? What is it called?
What is or was it used for? Does it have more than one function?
How has its use changed over time?
Physical Features
What does it look and feel like? How big is it?
What is its shape, smell and sound? What color is it?
Is it complete? Has it been altered, adapted, or mended?
Is it worn? What is the surface like? Does it have any identifying
numbers?
Are there markings or writing on it?
Materials
What is it made of?
How many kinds of materials is it made of?
This worksheet is adapted from the US National Park Service, Museum Management Program from the Hands on History Program, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution, Wash-
ington DC; Museum Magnet Schools, Education Resources; English Heritage, A Teacher’s Guide to Learning from Objects; and the Victoria and Albert Museum education materials, London, England.
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