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A Taxonomic Key and Local Trees Lesson PlanA Taxonomic Key and Local Trees Lesson Plan
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A Taxonomic Key and Local Trees

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Students gain an understanding of the science of taxonomy and how it is used in classifications. They use an identification key and construct a key of their own. They identify tagged trees on the school property with their lab group and complete a data set.

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Grade
9th - 10th
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Science
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Inquiry-Based Learning

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