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Find the Tallest Lesson Plan

Find the Tallest Lesson Plan

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Find the Tallest

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Students use a variety of local resources to find pictures and information about the tallest structures in your town during four different periods. By comparing pictures, students gather information about a town's values, major industries, and so on.

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Grade

3rd - 5th

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Social Studies & History

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Duration

3 days

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