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American Perceptions of the Wilderness Lesson PlanAmerican Perceptions of the Wilderness Lesson Plan
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American Perceptions of the Wilderness

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Students examine various American perspectives about the wilderness over time. In small groups they read and analyze writings by William Bradford and Frederick Law Olmsted, summarize the major points of each author, and write an essay.

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american perceptions of the wilderness, frederick law olmsted, william bradford, social studies
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
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Research
Year
1998

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