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A Leopard Doesn’t Change Its Spots Lesson PlanA Leopard Doesn’t Change Its Spots Lesson Plan
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K - 5th
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Social Studies & History
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2009
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A Leopard Doesn’t Change Its Spots

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First, introduce rank badges, which were used during the Qing Dynasty. Then, the class will work together to uncover the meaning of the images they see. They'll examine and research the meaning behind the symbols found on Leopard Rank Badge and collaborate to create a symbolic collage inspired by the piece.

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