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What a model community would look like? Get your kids talking with an activity that allows them to create their own town. After printing out a "fold out village," groups of young scholars use a variety of resources to help them build an actual model of a town. A very interesting and valuable lesson!

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cities, urban planning

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cities, urban planning, planning commission, social studies
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Grade
3rd - 6th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
5 days
Instructional Strategy
Project-Based Learning
Technology
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