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More Amazing Americans: A WebQuest Lesson PlanMore Amazing Americans: A WebQuest Lesson Plan
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More Amazing Americans: A WebQuest

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Students research amazing Americans using America's Library. In this American heroes lesson, students identify criteria for amazing Americans. Students copy and paste text and graphics from websites to use in their own documents. Students then nominate a person and present them to their class. Students also email a nomination letter to the Librarian of Congress.

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Grade
4th - 6th
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Social Studies & History
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