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Desert Tortoise: Fact or Fiction? Lesson PlanDesert Tortoise: Fact or Fiction? Lesson Plan
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Desert Tortoise: Fact or Fiction?

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Here is a good game that will determine which team knows the most about the Sonoran Desert tortoise. There are 16 questions posed, and the answers are printed in bold for the benefit of the teacher. Question # 16 reads, "Desert tortoise are not able to make any sounds." The answer is, "False!" They can make hisses, pops, and other sounds! Your kids should like this game.

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Pre-K - 6th
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Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
30 mins
Instructional Strategy
Skills Practice
Year
2000

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