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Trade and Travel on the Overland Trails Lesson Plan

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Trade and Travel on the Overland Trails

For Teachers 5th - 7th

Learners compare and contrast trade routes. In this trade route lesson plan, students explore the Oregon Trail and the Santa Fe trail. Learners compare and contrast the purposes for these trails.

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