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Here is another in the interesting series of lessons that use the special State Quarters as a learning tool. This one uses the Indiana State Quarter. During this instructional activity, utilize a brilliantly-designed board game that is embedded in the plan to reinforce things pupils have learned about all of the special State Quarters. A phenomenal instructional activity!

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Grade
2nd - 3rd
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Duration
2 hrs
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Inquiry-Based Learning
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