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American Dragon: Jake Long Lesson Plan

American Dragon: Jake Long Lesson Plan

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American Dragon: Jake Long

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Students, after viewing the film "American Dragon," by Jake Long, explore and analyze the importance of legends and the unique cultures others grow up in. They stress the need for having a good self-esteem and assess how to work together productively.

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self esteem, cultural awareness

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culture, self-esteem, social studies

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3rd - 8th

Subjects

Social Studies & History

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Duration

45 mins

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