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Birds and Mammals

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Providing a higher-level thinking experience, this presentation provides an in-depth and interesting review of mammals. The terms used in the presentation give students a chance to be exposed to scientific classifications. There is also a table for students to complete a writing assignment.

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birds, mammals

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Biology, birds, mammals, science
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Grade
6th
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Science
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For Teacher Use
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10

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