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Fourth graders observe a pair of students standing in front of the class and compare and contrast them using a Venn Diagram using these guidelines: eye color, hair color, older/younger, tallest/shortest, gender, favorite food, favorite music, favorite game, favorite movie, favorite pet, favorite TV program, favorite school subject, likes getting good grades, loves school, likes going to birthday parties, dislikes arguments, dislikes getting feelings hurt, likes humor and peace.

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Grade
4th
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Social Studies & History
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30 mins
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