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Environment: Endangered Mammal Project

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Students research different mammals and create illustrations and narratives about them. Working individually or in small groups, students compose their rough drafts prior to creating their posters or dioramas. Students present short reports on their mammals.

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endangered species, pollution

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endangered species, habitat loss, pollution, science
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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
5 days
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Project-Based Learning
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