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Places We Live

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With a wonderful bibliography to support this lesson on Illinois, President Lincoln, and rural vs. urban settings, this activity is a motivating experience. The lesson begins with pupils exploring books, such as The Little House by Virginia Lee Burton. Then, they learn about Abraham Lincoln. And finally, learners compare and contrast  rural and urban areas.

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abraham lincoln, united states presidents, illinois

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3rd - 5th
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Social Studies & History
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