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Middle School Here I Come!

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Fifth graders engage in a lesson plan that is concerned with the transition to middle school with the help of the school counselor. They are taught about the requirements of changing to different classes throughout the day and practice opening a combination lock for a locker.

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middle school, social skills, social studies
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Grade
5th
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Social Studies & History
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Lesson Plans
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Duration
1 hr
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