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Technology Integration Lesson Plan - Comparison of Texas Counties

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Students identify physical and human characteristics used to describe a desirable place to live. They research and create a table comparing 5 Texas counties according to specific characteristics. Students evaluate the data and choose the best county in which to live, according to self-selected criteria.

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Grade
6th - 9th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
Instructional Strategy
Project-Based Learning

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