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Exploring the Biomes of South America Lesson PlanExploring the Biomes of South America Lesson Plan
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Exploring the Biomes of South America

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Sixth graders complete a five-week unit investigating the eight major biomes of South America. They conduct Internet research, collect short-term and long-term climate data, and create a HyperStudio slideshow stack about a selected biome of South America.

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6th
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