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A Tale of Two Wetlands

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Students observe 2 separate wetlands (following downloadable worksheets) and record 10 similarities and 10 differences between them. Then they present their recommendations to the class who roleplay the government's wetland conservation department.

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wetland ecosystems

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wetlands, science
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Grade
2nd - 3rd
Subjects
Science
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Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning

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