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From Claws to Jaws: Atlantic Regions of the United States Lesson PlanFrom Claws to Jaws: Atlantic Regions of the United States Lesson Plan
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From Claws to Jaws: Atlantic Regions of the United States

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Students explore New England, Mid-Atlantic, and southeastern regions of the United States.  In this social studies thematic unit, students research a state and make a regional quilt. Students wrte a book report and read two novels whose settings are within two of the three regions. 

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map skills, new england

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atlantic regions, map skills, mid atlantic, new england, southeastern u.s. states, thematic unit, english language arts
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4th - 5th
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English Language Arts
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Duration
21 days
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Year
2002
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