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Better Lesson: Why Are Some Animal Groups So Successful? Lesson PlanBetter Lesson: Why Are Some Animal Groups So Successful? Lesson Plan
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Better Lesson: Why Are Some Animal Groups So Successful?

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Using squirrels as an example, students will understand that some animal groups' inherited traits enable them to adapt and spread into many environments. Included in this lesson plan are videos showing the lesson plan in action, discussion questions and ideas, and a PowerPoint slideshow on squirrels.

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inherited traits, squirrels

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3-ls2-1, adaption, betterlesson, betterlesson: why are some animal groups so successful?, inherited characteristics

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  • Knovation Readability Score: 4 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
  • The intended use for this resource is Instructional

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