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The American Dream

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Students are given the opportunity to interact with college students and or co-workers, and explore, single-handedly, the different ideals, goals, dreams, and views regarding the American Dream. They interview three people-Any citizen - student, co-worker, or neighbor-and students ask them a few questions about the American Dream.

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dreams, goal setting, the american dream

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Grade
Higher Ed
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English Language Arts
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
3 days
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Project-Based Learning
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Year
2004

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