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President's Webquest

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Students work with a partner to research factual information about their president and significant events in their president's life and term in office. They research the most important historical event during their president's term in office.

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Grade
4th - 6th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Lesson Plans
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Instructional Strategy
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WebQuest

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