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Young scholars investigate the trip Christopher Columbus took to the new world.  In this U.S. History lesson, students create a fictional ship from cardboard and construction paper simulating the ship Columbus used to get to the New World.  Young scholars discuss the history of the ships the  Nina, Pinta and Santa Marie.

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Pre-K - 2nd
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English Language Arts
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1 hr
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