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Teaching The Very, Very, Very Long Hike

The Very, Very, Very Long Hike

A story about two moms and their two children, Edun and Will, going on a hiking and camping trip in the mountains. At first, grump Edun doesnt want to hike, but she comes to love the imagination and wonder of the outdoors.

Debbie Urbanski
Cricket Media

ESSENTIAL QUESTION:

What can happen when we stop worrying?
STANDARDS:

DEPTH OF KNOWLEDGE (DOK) LEVELS:

2,3
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