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Channel Islands and the Surrounding Sea Lesson Plan

Channel Islands and the Surrounding Sea Lesson Plan

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Channel Islands and the Surrounding Sea

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Middle schoolers examine the Channel Islands and identify its characteristics. They participate in activities to help them discover the islands history, geography and conservation efforts. They complete a worksheet to end the lesson plan.

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6th - 8th

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