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Creating Animal Prints

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Students investigate the habits of animals by studying their prints.  In this animal life lesson, students investigate the different types of tracks left from animals by researching the Internet.  Students utilize clay or Play-Doh to create mock prints of their favorite animals. 

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Grade
1st - 8th
Subjects
Science
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Duration
1 hr
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Project-Based Learning
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