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Barn Again! Celebrating an American Icon Unit PlanBarn Again! Celebrating an American Icon Unit Plan
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Smithsonian Institution
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Barn Again! Celebrating an American Icon

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How do barns serve as a window to a community's past? Here are a series of lessons on the symbolism and historical context of barns throughout American history. Topics include community-building, in-depth primary and secondary source analysis, and a discussion of American symbolism and heritage.

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CCSS: Adaptable

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social studies

Classroom Considerations

  • Scavenger hunt worksheet was meant to supplement a visit to an exhibition, and therefore won't be applicable to your class
  • Lessons can be separated and do not need to be carried out in succession

Pros

  • Fantastic set of materials, including primary source images and texts, activity worksheets, poems, interviews, and other important resources
  • Each lesson in unit includes detailed activity procedures, time frame, and a list of all necessary materials
  • Engaging hands-on and interactive activities

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  • None

Common Core

RI.5.1 RI.5.2 RI.5.9 SL.5.1.a SL.6.1.a SL.7.1.a SL.8.1.a RH.6-8.1 RH.6-8.2 RH.6-8.9

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