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Colonial Living: A Look at the Arts, Crafts, History, and Literature of Early Americans Lesson PlanColonial Living: A Look at the Arts, Crafts, History, and Literature of Early Americans Lesson Plan
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Colonial Living: A Look at the Arts, Crafts, History, and Literature of Early Americans

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Sixth graders examine the different aspects of life in Colonial America. At home, they make traditional colonial recipes to share with the class. In groups, they read a book about the purpose and act of quilting and create their own quilt using fabric squares. To end the instructional activity, they practice dying fabric using fruits and vegetables.

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6th
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English Language Arts
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