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Social Studies: Who Burned Down Barnum's Museum? Lesson PlanSocial Studies: Who Burned Down Barnum's Museum? Lesson Plan
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National First Ladies' Library
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9th - Higher Ed
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Social Studies & History
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3 hrs
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Social Studies: Who Burned Down Barnum's Museum?

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Learners examine the social conflict of the 19th century and the destruction of the American Museum. In pairs, they conduct Internet research and attempt to solve the mystery of who burned down the museum. Clues to the mystery are found in essays they read prior to clicking on the game site.

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antebellum america

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antebellum, p.t. barnum, social studies

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