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The Great Chicago Fire: Did Mrs. O’Leary’s Cow Really Cause It

Students research the Great Chicago Fire and theories about its origin. think critically about who or what caused the fire. write an essay with supporting information to explain their idea about the fire’s cause.

More about this lesson plan:
Materials Needed: computer access (in a classroom or computer lab)
Author: Gary Hopkins
Source: © Education World

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