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Home Ties Lesson Plan

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Students interview family members to find out what their ties are with the community. They use this information to compare other cultures and times with what they have learned about the African-American culture. They create a Venn diagram.

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african americans, migration

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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Duration
3 hrs
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