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California Missions

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Fourth graders use what they already have gathered on California missions to create a database. Using the different missions, they brainstorm, organize and categorize what they have gathered. They present their material to the class and must be ready to defend their choice.

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Grade
4th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning

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