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Natural Regions of Texas Archeology

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Seventh graders, in groups or individually, research Texas archeological sites and create a mural of the natural regions and the sites found in them. They conduct online research to discover the importance, age, and the inhabitants of the sites. Students illustrate their sites with magazine clippings, drawings and pictures.

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Grade
7th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Duration
3 days
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Project-Based Learning
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WebQuest

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