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Everything was Up to Date in 1628

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Students examine the life and lifestyles of New England colonists in the year 1628, and then investigate what life was like in their own area during the same time period. They watch segments from the PBS hands-on history series COLONIAL HOUSE. Students complete an online virtual "scavenger hunt" by examining various objects from the colonists cottages.

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5th - 12th
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Math
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