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Happy Habitats

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Students explore different habitats. In this habitat lesson, students investigate four different habitats through participating in a WebQuest. Students create an animal web using Kidspiration or a video documentary upon completing the WebQuest.

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habitats

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WebQuest, animal survival, animal survival needs, habitat activity, science
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Grade
3rd - 5th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
2 days
Instructional Strategies
Inquiry-Based Learning
3 more...
Technology
WebQuest

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