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Crowley's Ridge: An Upland in the Lowlands Lesson PlanCrowley's Ridge: An Upland in the Lowlands Lesson Plan
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Crowley's Ridge: An Upland in the Lowlands

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This clever lesson combines elements of geography, art, literature, and storytelling. Pupils take a close look at the six geographical regions of Arkansas, and pay close attention to Crowley's Ridge - which is one of the six. In groups, students create paper quilts that depict plants and animals that were important to early settlers, and sketches of the Crowley's Ridge landscape.

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Grade
4th - 6th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
5 days
Instructional Strategies
Project-Based Learning
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Year
2001

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