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Classifying Deep-Sea Organisms

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Young scientists access the EARTH Web site in order to engage in this lesson life forms found in the ocean. Student groups of 3 - 4 choose one set of deep-sea organism images. The groups decide how they would classify their organisms and develop a presentation for the class that includes graphic organizers and images.

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marine life

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ocean life, sea life, deep sea organisms, science
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Grade
3rd - 5th
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Science
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Duration
3 days
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Collaborative Learning
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