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A Brief History of Fairfax County Lesson PlanA Brief History of Fairfax County Lesson Plan
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A Brief History of Fairfax County

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Students brainstorm a list of things they already know about the history of Fairfax County, Virginia. After reading a primary source document, they discuss the similarities and differences between their prior knowledge and what they read. They complete a Venn Diagram to compare the contributions of George Washington and George Mason on the county.

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4th - 8th
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Social Studies & History
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