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Students learn the history of Thanksgiving and Columbus Day, and they also create a "New World" mural in small groups.

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murals, christopher columbus, explorers, thanksgiving, Holidays, the new world

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columbus, mural, thanksgiving, new world, social studies
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Grade
3rd - 8th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
5 days
Instructional Strategy
Project-Based Learning
Year
2000
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Fine Print: Educational Use

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