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Community and Colonization

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Eighth graders explore the nature of the European colonization in the Americas. They compare how it relates to the inception of their community. Students identify the major players in America's colonization and explore the motivations and characteristics of the colonization.

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colonization, the united states

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america, colonization, social studies
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Grade
8th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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For Teacher Use
Duration
2 days
Instructional Strategy
Research

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