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The Maccabees and Their Place in Jewish History Lesson PlanThe Maccabees and Their Place in Jewish History Lesson Plan
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The Maccabees and Their Place in Jewish History

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Students assume the role of a journalist employed by time Warner to examine data about the long-lost cave contining the tombs of Maccabees. A two page spread is created for the weekend edition of the magazine.

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7th - 9th
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Social Studies & History
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