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Family's Tree House

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Students research their family history and graph it in a family tree format. They appreciate similarities and differences in various cultures and customs by comparing and contrasting their family trees. They then create an original painting that illustrates findings from their research.

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family trees, heritage, family history, families

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family tree, social studies
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Grade
1st - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
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Project-Based Learning
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