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Blueberries: A Native American Treasure

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Youngsters study the history and uses of the blueberry. There are actually six different lessons linked into this plan! The lessons can be useful within a variety of curricular areas, and are particularly appropriate around the Thanksgiving holiday.

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thanksgiving, Holidays

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blueberries, thanksgiving, social studies
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Grade
3rd - 6th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
Instructional Strategy
Modeling

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