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Alphabetical Insects

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Students research using the internet, the library, and other sources to create a list of insects beginning with each letter of the alphabet. They provide the common name, the resource where it was found, and a brief description of each insect.

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the alphabet

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alphabet, insects, science
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Grade
3rd - 8th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
14 days
Instructional Strategy
Research

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