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Exploring Arizona's Biotic Communities Lesson 4: Which Team Are You On? Lesson PlanExploring Arizona's Biotic Communities Lesson 4: Which Team Are You On? Lesson Plan
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Exploring Arizona's Biotic Communities Lesson 4: Which Team Are You On?

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Who is not drawn to trading cards? In this activity, junior ecologists create a trading card of an animal or plant from one of Arizona's biotic communities. Gorgeous sample cards are provided in the lesson plan as well as a plethora of resource links that learners can use to collect information. When the cards are completed, collect and duplicate them so that they can be used for a small group game. This terrific activity is part of a unit that can be found online or through Lesson Planet.

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adaptations, ecology, arizona

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Grade
6th - 10th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
5 days
Instructional Strategies
Project-Based Learning
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Year
2005

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