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Boston's Arnold Arboretum

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Students examine how 19th-century urban conditions influenced the development of parks. They research local trees and shrubs, develop a display of trees and shrubs, plan a new park or arboretum, and write a report on a local park.

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5th - 12th
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Social Studies & History
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