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Animal Invasion

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Students research and illustrate the natural habitats and evolution of giraffes and other animals imported into ancient Rome. They draw a map of Europe, North Africa, and West Asia and draw the animals from each region in their proper places.

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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Science
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1 hr
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