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4th of July fireworks

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students wrap multi-colored 10 x 1 1/2 " strips around their pencils one at a time to make a curl. After all strips are curled, glue the strips (alternating colors)to the top of the can, around the mouth opening, so that the curls cascade down the si

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fireworks, the fourth of july, Holidays

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Grade
3rd - 5th
Subjects
Visual & Performing Arts
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Resource Type
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Duration
30 mins
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Project-Based Learning
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