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Contacting Outer Space

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Students read a newspaper article about a compilation of information on human life that is to be projected into outer space from a pyramid in Mexico. They define vocabulary, complete comprehension worksheets, analyze the use of 'to' plus a base verb and participate in a class discussion to determine what information should be sent into space.

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Grade
11th - Higher Ed
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Duration
2 hrs
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Year
2006
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