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A Trip Back in Time: Missouri quarter reverse Lesson PlanA Trip Back in Time: Missouri quarter reverse Lesson Plan
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A Trip Back in Time: Missouri quarter reverse

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I love time capsules. After reviewing elements of pioneer life, your class will create a time capsule that would have belonged to a pioneer in the 1830s. Each person must write a description of each item they would have brought and why those items are good representations of the time period. What a great way to activate prior knowledge, creative thinking, and writing skills.

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2nd - 3rd
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Social Studies & History
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