Picture of original house built by TVA. Library of Congress: http://newdeal.feri.org/library/r44.htm
Grade Level: 4th Grade
Subject: Social Studies, English/Language Arts, Computer and Technology
By Mary Ashley
Hiwassee Dam Union School – Cherokee County Schools
This unit plan introduces the 4th grade students to the history of Hiwassee Dam School. The school was originally started for the children of the workers who came to the area to build the TVA Dam. The students will interview community members who attended the original school, collect pictures of the old school, new school and students of each school.
Adventures of the American Mind- Western Carolina University
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