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Fireproof Plants

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Students research and discuss different types of plant adaptations to fire. Using their research, they compile a list of known adaptations, then add any others that they think might help a plant to survive. They design their own fire-resistant plants.

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Grade
5th - 8th
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Science
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Lesson Plans
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Duration
1 hr

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