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Becoming a Member of an 1830s Family

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Students compare and constrast life in an 1830s family verses a modern family. They role play the position of a family member in 1830 while wearing traditional clothing for the time period. They write journal entries to show their daily activities.

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3rd - 8th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Simulation

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