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Heritage: Patchwork Quilting Lesson PlanHeritage: Patchwork Quilting Lesson Plan
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4th
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Social Studies & History
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Heritage: Patchwork Quilting

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Fourth graders read the book "The Quilt Story" and point out likenesses and differences in pioneer and modern times, as well as the importance of the quilt throughout the story. They work as one large group to create their own patchwork quilt commemor

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