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A "Capital" Idea

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Eighth graders prepare for a field trip to Washington, DC by researching landmark, monument, or building in Washington. They use the information in small groups to design a multimedia presentation. They include a spreadsheet that shows the economics of the field trip to convince others that it is a worthwhile trip. They design a new American landmark.

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field trips, george washington, united states presidents, landmarks

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8th
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Math
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