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Young scholars discover legends of Australia and compare them to Biblical stories.  In this Australian legends lesson, students discuss the Australian "Stories of the Dreaming" and their purpose in Australian culture.  Young scholars work in groups to discover Biblical stories that are important to their culture.

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Grade
7th - 9th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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