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Animals: Graphic Organizer

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Second graders research information on the animal of their choice using the James E. Gerholt animal series books. They create a graphic organizer (concept web) using Kid Pix Deluxe 3 software, display information on screen, and create a product to turn in.

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2nd
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Science
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