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Homes Sweet Homes

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Young scholars analyze various paintings of houses by Robert Harris. They examine what home really means to themselves by drawing house designs, collecting artifacts and making a class museum, taking photos and conducting a guided tour of their spaces.

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home, houses, robert harris, social studies
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Grade
2nd - 3rd
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
4 days
Instructional Strategy
Project-Based Learning
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Fine Print: Educational Use

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