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Sport as Social Ritual

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Students become familiar with the sport that became a social ritual in ancient American cultures, examining its importance. They gain an understanding of how contemporary sports have acquired importance within modern American culture.

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sports, social studies
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Grade
4th - 6th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
2 days
Instructional Strategy
Project-Based Learning
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