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Made in the USA

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Pupils map products made in the United States. They discuss regional interdependence and identify goods the U.S. produces and trades. They describe how economic links make Americans more alike, and locate major manufacturing centers in the U.S.

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Grade
5th - 7th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Year
1998
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