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The Thrill of Big-Wave Surfing Lesson PlanThe Thrill of Big-Wave Surfing Lesson Plan
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The Thrill of Big-Wave Surfing

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Young scholars discover how to summarize content knowledge from varied resources in creating a presentation. They learn about the relationships between human beings and their environment as they reflect upon the challenges of big-wave surfing.

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4th - 6th
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English Language Arts
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