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Let the Dirt Fly!

The Creation of the Panama Canal

Grade Level Grade Level

  • 11th Grade

In this lesson, students consider what they already know about the Panama Canal, role play people who contributed to the Panama Canal’s construction, and view a video using the Window Notes strategy to take notes. Next, students discuss with a partner whether or not they think the United States was... Read more »

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Let the Dirt Fly!

The Creation of the Panama Canal

Grade Level Grade Level

  • 11th Grade

Subject Subject

  • Social Studies

Course Course

  • U.S. History

Copied To Clipboard Standards

  • USH.3.1D
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Time Frame 60 minutes