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Students investigate a way to sail a boat around the world without touching land while learning about the Panama Canal. In this Panama Canal lesson plan, students learn about the relationship of socio-political continents and how the geography of the world has affected the world order.

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Grade
7th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
3 days
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Project-Based Learning
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