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LAND-GRANT COLLEGES

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Middle schoolers will explore the Morrill Acts and how the agricultural system is involved in education through the land-grant colleges.1. Have groups find the addresses of the land-grant universities in their assigned states and write a letter to the student relations office of each school. Have students write for information about areas of specialization, campus life, and school athletics. Use the materials to make a display.

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6th - 8th
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Social Studies & History
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