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An Ancient Revolution: The Written Word

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Students examine the Bible, one of the earliest written sources, as a compilation of narratives, and search the resources on the HERITAGE DVD-ROM for historical "proof" as well as create their own stories and scripts based on ancient events.

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9th - 12th
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Social Studies & History
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14 days
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