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Geography of Africa

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Fourth graders identify and color Africa and related geographical features on a map.

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africa

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africa, social studies
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Grade
4th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
Instructional Strategy
Project-Based Learning

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