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Whose Business?

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Fourth graders compare and contrast the businesses in Fort Griffin with those in their own community. Using the internet, they discover the factors that have influenced the development of businesses in a town. They also create a map of Fort Griffith locating each business in its proper place.

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businesses, texas, social studies
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4th
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Social Studies & History
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Inquiry-Based Learning

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