An archive for the study of material evidence.
Founding Object Plates — Volume II introduces the first twelve canonical Object Plates in The Irwin Artefact Collection™.
Each illustrated encounter is paired with a printable Object Record that supports careful observation, sustained noticing and the distinction between evidence, inference and what remains unknown.
The collection includes:
Weathered Boot
Blue Lunchbox
Brass Folding Rule
Red Plastic Marker
Blue Woollen Glove
White Enamel Mug
Red Cloth Bookmark
Green-Handled Serving Spoon
Orange Ratchet Strap
Worn Brass Key
Clouded Pocket Mirror
Dented Aluminium Torch
Learners are invited to examine material, wear, function, relationships and possible histories without allowing an early explanation to close the inquiry.
The accompanying records support:
first encounters
sustained observation
relationships between details
shared observation
return and revision
evidence, inference and uncertainty
Also included are introductory notes on the archive’s sequence, taxonomy, governance and the relationship between Observation Plates and Object Plates.
Suitable for
Years 5–13 with appropriate adaptation. Useful across visual literacy, social sciences, history, technology, design, inquiry, creative writing and evidence-based reasoning.
Format
40 landscape A4 pages
Digital PDF download
Volume II, Version 1.0
Individual Educator Licence
Designed for printing or screen-based use
Licence
Purchase permits use by one educator with their own learners. It does not permit whole-school sharing, redistribution, resale or public uploading.
An archive for the study of material evidence.
Founding Object Plates — Volume II introduces the first twelve canonical Object Plates in The Irwin Artefact Collection™.
Each illustrated encounter is paired with a printable Object Record that supports careful observation, sustained noticing and the distinction between evidence, inference and what remains unknown.
The collection includes:
Weathered Boot
Blue Lunchbox
Brass Folding Rule
Red Plastic Marker
Blue Woollen Glove
White Enamel Mug
Red Cloth Bookmark
Green-Handled Serving Spoon
Orange Ratchet Strap
Worn Brass Key
Clouded Pocket Mirror
Dented Aluminium Torch
Learners are invited to examine material, wear, function, relationships and possible histories without allowing an early explanation to close the inquiry.
The accompanying records support:
first encounters
sustained observation
relationships between details
shared observation
return and revision
evidence, inference and uncertainty
Also included are introductory notes on the archive’s sequence, taxonomy, governance and the relationship between Observation Plates and Object Plates.
Suitable for
Years 5–13 with appropriate adaptation. Useful across visual literacy, social sciences, history, technology, design, inquiry, creative writing and evidence-based reasoning.
Format
40 landscape A4 pages
Digital PDF download
Volume II, Version 1.0
Individual Educator Licence
Designed for printing or screen-based use
Licence
Purchase permits use by one educator with their own learners. It does not permit whole-school sharing, redistribution, resale or public uploading.
