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What are the characteristics of an outstanding citizen? Nebraskan J. Sterling Morton contributed to the formation of societal and family values in his state. Learners gather information on Morton's life accomplishments from primary sources, like the Kansas-Nebraska Act, while creating puzzle pieces to identify his four levels of service to the Nebraska community.
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- Extend lesson by creating groups to investigate other famous Nebraskans from the 1800s and present findings to class
- Use pairs when needed for students who struggle with reading materials
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- Lesson is designed for a fourth grade classroom; adjust accordingly for use in middle or high school classrooms
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