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Controversy breeds interest, and I think the controversy surrounding Marco Polo could be something to attract the attention of our students. Students could be assigned to various groups with the task of 1) Tracing his route with maps 2) Introducing his discoveries 2) Retelling his hardships 4) presenting the views of those who don't believe he made the trip, etc. I think such a project could capture the imagination of our students.