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Orville and Wilbur Wong and the Fantastic Flying Machines

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Upper elementary and middle schoolers examine the role of Chinese immigrants in America. They investigate literature, history and cultures of Chinese-Americans. This ambitious plan takes two weeks to complete, and it brings in elements of science, and history as well as language arts. Many fine activities and websites are embedded in this 11-page plan.

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aviation, cultural awareness, immigration

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Chinese, culture, immigrants, aviation, social studies
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Grade
5th - 7th
Subjects
Science
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Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
14 days
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Research
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