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The 13 Originals: Exploring the Who, When, Where, and Why Behind the 13 Original Colonies of Early America PPTThe 13 Originals: Exploring the Who, When, Where, and Why Behind the 13 Original Colonies of Early America PPT
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The 13 Originals: Exploring the Who, When, Where, and Why Behind the 13 Original Colonies of Early America

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Discover the stories behind each of the thirteen stripes on the American flag with this straightforward presentation. Complete with learning objectives, discussion questions, and solid information about each of the original thirteen colonies, this slideshow would be a great resource for covering this time period in only a few class sessions.

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the american colonies, colonial america

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13 colonies, american colonies, colonial america, social studies
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8th - 11th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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For Teacher Use
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