Local History: Our School's Past
Investigating the origins and development of the local school building and community using available records.
Key Questions
- Compare a school day from 50 years ago to a school day today.
- Analyze what old school photographs reveal about changes in education.
- Predict how our school might change in the next 50 years.
NCCA Curriculum Specifications
Suggested Methodologies
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5E Model
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