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Students analyze geographic details. In this research skills instructional activity, students research maps as well as primary and secondary sources to analyze growth, population, and manufacturing in Altoona, Pennsylvania following World War II. Students determine whether the city is suitable for the Pennsylvania Railroad Shops.

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analysis skills, railroad, Research Skills, english language arts
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Grade
6th - 8th
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English Language Arts
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For Teacher Use
Duration
3 days
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Project-Based Learning
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