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Friar Margil and the Spanish Missions

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Students examine the concepts of diversity and assimilation. They identify the validity of sources and recognize bias, and create original illustrations from the students' point of view which show the impact of the Spanish friars on the lives of the native people of Texas.

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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Instructional Strategy
Research
Year
2004

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