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Discover Your World

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Fifth graders, in groups, locate a place on a map where the group would like to visit, research the place then write a complete report on the outcome of the findings. They groups must make a cooperative oral presentation to the class.

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trip planning, home economics

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trip planning, english language arts
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Grade
5th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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Duration
14 days
Instructional Strategy
Simulation
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