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Amphibians and Reptiles

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Pupils classify animals as either reptiles or amphibians.

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animal classification, taxonomy

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animal classification, science
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Grade
3rd - 5th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
14 days
Instructional Strategies
Project-Based Learning
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Year
1999
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