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Sep 8, 2015 · Lessons from History: The Chicago Fire of 1871. Listen as Casey Grant from the National Fire Protection Association and best-selling author Lauren Tarshsis of the ‘I Survived’ book series...
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- We Are Teachers
Jul 28, 2017 · The Great Chicago Fire of 1871. Dr. Forrester tells the story of the Father of Chicago, Jean Baptiste Point du Sable. She describes this remarkable man and his contributions to building...
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- Lincoln Learning Solutions
Kids learn about the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 that burned down much of the city of Chicago. How and where did it start? Why did it spread so fast? Did anything survive? Educational article for students, schools, and teachers.
Sep 30, 2011 · For those interested in Chicago's history The Weather Channel's short videos on this fire are linked together here for the first time. ...more.
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- John Boda
The most famous fire in American history is the Chicago fire of 1871. It is also called the Great Chicago Fire. It began on the evening of October 8, 1871, and burned until the morning of October 10.
Check out these handouts to preteach vocabulary and help your students make real-life connections between the Chicago Fire of 1871 and fire safety in their own lives.
Oct 9, 2020 · The Great Chicago Fire: A Chicago Stories Special brings to life this seismic event as never before, using vivid animations, elaborate re-creations, and interviews with historians and the...
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