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Fifth graders research one of the fifty states and develop a report using PowerPoint presented in the format of a State Fair. They include capitals, symbols, tourist sites and important annual events.

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the 50 states

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fifty states, state fairs, social studies
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Grade
5th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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14 days
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