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Mapping School Grounds Lesson Plan

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Mapping School Grounds

Students map and analyze the natural and cultural environment of the school grounds. In small groups, they sketch the natural and cultural features of each side of the school building, create a map, participate in a class discussion, and write an essay.

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Grade

6th - 8th

Subjects

Social Studies & History

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Instructional Strategy

Project-Based Learning

Year

1998

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