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FOREST GRUMP: Examining How Deforestation Affects Plants and Animals of the Canadian Boreal Lesson PlanFOREST GRUMP: Examining How Deforestation Affects Plants and Animals of the Canadian Boreal Lesson Plan
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FOREST GRUMP: Examining How Deforestation Affects Plants and Animals of the Canadian Boreal

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Learners consider definition of an ecosystem as it relates to the Canadian boreal, discover how deforestation affects this forest and recreate ecosystems. They write persuasive letters urging politicians or business people to help save the forest.

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deforestation, ecosystems

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canadian boreal, deforestation, ecosystem, science
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
Instructional Strategy
Project-Based Learning

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