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Suburbanization: Yesterday And Today

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Students compare physical and cultural landscapes of the Twin Cities between 1990-2000. Using census data, aerial photos, and land use maps, they discover and analyze the changes that have occurred in the region as a result of suburbanization.

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Grade
7th - 9th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
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Duration
5 days
Instructional Strategy
Simulation

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