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Cemeteries hold a lot of clues for history detectives. Using the provided outline as a guide, scholars research tombstones and inscriptions to learn more about those who came before.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have class members research their family traditions related to burials and prepare to share their findings with the class
- Review the list of behavior expectations before visiting a cemetery
- If a visit to a cemetery is not practical, get permission to take pictures to share with the class
Classroom Considerations
- Be sensitive to those who have recently lost family members
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- Includes suggestions for how to read the clues found in the cemeteries
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