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Standard 1.1

1.1 - Establish the chronological order in reconstructing a historical narrative.

Grade(s): 4, 5

Subject(s): Social Studies

Year: 2011

The "Buffalo Soldiers": Contributions of the first African-American soldiers in the U.S. Army

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The "Buffalo Soldiers": Contributions of the first African-American soldiers in the U.S. Army

In this lesson, students will learn the history of this group of patriotic, but little-known African American soldiers that were organized in the mid-1800s, right after the Civil War. Two different...

Magnetic Currency with Smack Dab in the Middle of Maybe

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Magnetic Currency with Smack Dab in the Middle of Maybe

In Smack Dab in the Middle of Maybe, Cricket uses a doogaloo to open the treasure box. Doogaloos, also known as scrip, were coins created to be used as currency in some mill towns. Students will use...