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Gateway to New Haven: The New Haven Harbor

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Learners study how the geographical location of the New Haven Harbor has affected the lives of the people living in New Haven by focusing our attention on the phenomena of nature which has been prevailing for millions of years in this series of lessons.

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Grade
5th - 8th
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Science
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Resource Type
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Year
2003
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