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Going Places

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First graders study directional words such as North, South, East, West, up and down.

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directional words

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directional words, social studies
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Resource Details

Grade
1st
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning
Year
2003
Usage Permissions
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