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Marine biology masters will meet the horseshoe crab and red knot shore birds that feast upon the crab eggs. Begin with a discussion and then have learners write postcards from each animal detailing their migration trips. A few math problems are supplied as well.

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human impact on the environment, environmental stewardship, arthropods, food chains, marine life

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food chain, human impact on the environment, marine animals, arthropod, threatened animals, math
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Grade
3rd - 6th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
Instructional Strategy
Modeling

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