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Houghton Mifflin Social Studies/Chapter 11, Lesson 3: New Ways of Living (pp. 260-263) Lesson PlanHoughton Mifflin Social Studies/Chapter 11, Lesson 3: New Ways of Living (pp. 260-263) Lesson Plan
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Houghton Mifflin Social Studies/Chapter 11, Lesson 3: New Ways of Living (pp. 260-263)

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Fourth graders write one fact that pertains to the growth in California suburbs after World War II and another fact that pertains to the changes in the cities. Invite students to share their facts. The class can guess whether the fact relates to the city or the suburbs. Use students' facts to discuss how life changed during this time.

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4th
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Social Studies & History
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1 hr
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1998
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