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The United States/Mexico Border

Young scholars research daily life, industries, and the political situation along the United States/Mexico border. They conduct research to research what it might be like to live at the border and the controversies surround US government policies.

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mexico, united states borders

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9th - 12th

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Social Studies & History

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Duration

3 hrs

Instructional Strategy

Research

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