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You Mean I Am Part of History? Lesson PlanYou Mean I Am Part of History? Lesson Plan
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You Mean I Am Part of History?

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Fourth graders open the lines of communication between family members and to gain a historical understanding about family history. They research and interview their grandparents and parents and create a research paper.

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