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Third graders visit their local historic buildings. In this local history instructional activity, 3rd graders take a trip to their local Heritage Museum and visit a historic building. While on the trip students take pictures. Students then create a Powerpoint presentation using the photos and the information gather while on the trip.

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Grade
3rd
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Lesson Plans
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Duration
3 days
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Project-Based Learning
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