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Circus, A Living Timeline

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Students explore highlights of American history, as well as the history of the modern circus by creating a living timeline. In groups, they research significant events in the American history and create movement pieces based on these events.

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the circus, movement

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circus, modern circus, movement, movement piece, social studies
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5th - 8th
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Social Studies & History
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2 days
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