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Biodiversity in Our Watershed

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Eighth graders create a database of animals and birds in the area in which they live. They use molded prints to make a cast of an imprint from a specific animal. They identify and research animals and prepare an outline for an oral report that includes specific information about an animal.

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animal identification, animals, animal tracks

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8th
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Science
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Database & Spreadsheet

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