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Africa - Not Just One Big Safari Lesson PlanAfrica - Not Just One Big Safari Lesson Plan
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Africa - Not Just One Big Safari

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Students draw a picture of an African city that includes places similar to those found in U.S. cities. After listening to Somewhere In Africa, students identify places or buildings from the book and apply them to the creation of their poster.

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2nd - 3rd
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English Language Arts
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