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German Immigrants Contributions to the Upper Midwest Lesson PlanGerman Immigrants Contributions to the Upper Midwest Lesson Plan
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German Immigrants Contributions to the Upper Midwest

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Students explore contemporary lifestyles, cultures, traditions are influenced by the contributions of the German settlers of that region. They research these influences and design a brochure to entice potential immigrants to the Upper Midwest.

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german immigrants, germany, immigration, german history

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german immigrants, social studies

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