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Survey This!

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Students examine biological information about George Washington focusing on his love of surveying. They explore cartography and field of surveying. They write a letter and make a map of Virginia.

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george washington, united states presidents, cartography, surveying

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cartography, george washington, surveying, english language arts
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Grade
2nd - 3rd
Subjects
English Language Arts
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For Teacher Use
Instructional Strategy
Simulation

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