Lesson Outline: Chapter 11, Lesson 1

Houghton Mifflin Social Studies
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Chapter 11, Lesson 1: Celebrating Our Land (pp. 218-223)

I. Arbor Day

A. Arbor Day is a day set aside for planting trees.

B. Nebraska started Arbor Day in 1872 to protect the land.

C. Today Arbor Day is celebrated in many states within the United States and in Canada.

II. National Holidays

B. Some national holidays celebrate famous events in history.

C. Two national holidays honor well-known citizens of our country.

D. Some national holidays honor groups of citizens.

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