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Federalism - United States, Alaska, and Local Governments Lesson PlanFederalism - United States, Alaska, and Local Governments Lesson Plan
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Federalism - United States, Alaska, and Local Governments

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Students research Alaska's state, local, and tribal governments, as well as Alaska's long and complex relationship with the federal government.

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the united states government

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alaska issues, tribal government, us government, social studies
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Grade
10th - 11th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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