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Travel Diary

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Darwin kept a travel diary as he voyaged to South America, noting the politics, geography, cultures, animals, and interesting facts he encountered. Your class will do the same. Each student chooses a country to research and keep a five day travel diary describing key facts about the country they have "traveled" to. This is a fun way to connect social studies and creative writing.

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10th
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Social Studies & History
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