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Mystery State # 28

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Using clues is a great way to increase deductive and logical reasoning skills. Boost thinking skills while quizzing kids about us geography. They use five clues to determine which state is in question. 

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deductive reasoning, the 50 states, united states geography

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deductive reasoning, states, us geography, capitols, using clues, social studies
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6th - 8th
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