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FACTivity – The Lands of Time

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The question you will answer in this FACTivity is: How is the current situation in the
southern African nation of Botswana similar to and different from the historic land grant situation in New Mexico?

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  • Copies of "The Lands of Time" Investi-gator article
  • Background information (included)
  • Graphic organizer (included)

FACTivity – The Lands of Time

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The Lands of Time: Understanding Land Grants in New Mexico

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    (skers): Lacking in quantity or number; not plentiful.

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