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Ecosystems and Climate

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Students examine climatic effects on ecosystems. They plant tomatoes and observe the differences in plant growth with differences in light. They create picture collages of plants, animals, and insects found in each climate of the U.S.

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climates, ecosystems

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climate, ecosystems, u.s. climates, science
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3rd - 8th
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Science
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