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Gingerbread House

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Students study the history of ginger and its uses. They discuss traditions of building gingerbread houses in Germany, England, and the United States. Using modeling material, students create their own gingerbread houses. Gingerbread houses are displayed for others to see.

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gingerbread, england, germany, the united states, traditions

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england, germany, gingerbread, tradition, united states, english language arts
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Grade
1st - 6th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
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Project-Based Learning
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