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Geography: Caribbean

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Students research and view a video on the geography of the Caribbean. In this Caribbean geography lesson, students go on an imaginary trip to the Caribbean and write postcards and letters telling of their trip. Students will include information on culture, products and geographical features.

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3rd - 5th
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Science
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