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Ancestor Project"

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Students research their family heritage and bring in photocopies of items representing their families. They create an attractive, artistic collage using these images.

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collages, heritage, families, family history

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collage, family heritage, social studies
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Grade
5th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
1 day
Instructional Strategy
Project-Based Learning

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