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This Is Our Town

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Young scholars use digital cameras to document their community through the use of photographs, artwork and writing. They create a community tribute book that includes essays, artwork and pictures. Afterwards, they debate the benefits and challenges of growing up in cokmmunitythe early 21st century.

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cameras, Photography, towns

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camera, Community, town, english language arts
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Grade
10th - 12th
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English Language Arts
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