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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Transcontinental Railroad

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Explore the mechanics of railroad trains. Investigate boom towns and explore the life and challenges of sheriffs in these frontier settlements.
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Website
Other

Laurens County Sheriff's Office: History of the Office of Sheriff

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a brief account of Office of Sheriff, starting with ancient times and going through English history.
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Handout
Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Geoffrey Chaucer

For Students 2nd - 7th Standards
History of the famous 14th Century English poet and bureucrat, Geoffrey Chaucer, who wrote the well known, Canterbury Tales. Includes teacher resources.