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British Waterways

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Design a canal boat fleet by having learners research canal boats and their original coloring. They will then work individually to create a 21st century design for a fleet of canal boats. Note: This is a UK lesson with great ideas that can be adapted to other regions.

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design, waterways, water, britain, canals

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britain, design, waterways, british waterways, canal, canal boats, social studies
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Grade
7th - 8th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
4 days
Instructional Strategy
Project-Based Learning

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