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The Past Is Gone, But Not Forgotten Lesson PlanThe Past Is Gone, But Not Forgotten Lesson Plan
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Students examine the role of historic sites in preserving the past, and use a NY Times article about a preserved 19th century farm as a springboard for discussion about the conservation of other historic sites and research about historic sites in their c

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historic sites, landmarks

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historic sites, landmarks, preservation, social studies
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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45 mins
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