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The Exhibition
The teacher found that analysis and writing exercises helped students stay engaged at the museum.
Exhibit details The exhibit explored the relationships between culture and environment in the Rio Grande Basin, on both sides of the U.S.-Mexican border. Its themes were traditional knowledge, cultural identity, and sustainable development.
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Teacher in exhibit The teacher asked students to note objects in the exhibition that reminded them of their own lives and their own homes. The Students used an activity sheet at the museum. You can download the sheet and use it with your students. The sheet askes the students to take notes on the exhibit.
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Activity Sheet
Download the museum activity sheet and use it with your students.

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Students in El Rio exhibit

Students interact with the exhibit.

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