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Building an Underwater Habitat

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Students investigate underwater habitats. In this underwater habitat lesson plan, students study Aquarius and design their own underwater habitat that can sustain life. Students work in groups and present their habitats to the class. Students justify their project and answer questions about how the habitat is constructed.

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Drawing, oral presentations, public speaking

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aquanaut, aquarius, drawings, oral presentations, underwater habitat, science
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Grade
4th - 6th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
3 days
Instructional Strategy
Project-Based Learning

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