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Walking Down Main Street: The Changing Times of a Railroad Town

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Students explore the historic district via a scavenger hunt. In this community history lesson, students complete a scavenger hunt using historic postcards and clues as guides. Students create a timeline demonstrating changes of the area over time and write an essay predicting changes in the future. Students analyze the changes to the buildings over time and how historic preservation occurs.

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Resource Details
Grade
8th - 10th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Duration
2 days
Instructional Strategies
Inquiry-Based Learning
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