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How about a Little Give and Take?

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Students design a closed system to test the relationships between plants and animals. They monitor abiotic fluctuations within this living system by using a chemical test kit. They observe how living organisms respond to fluctuations in abiotic factors.

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Concepts
organisms, photosynthesis, respiration

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abiotic elements, organisms, photosynthesis, respiration, science
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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
14 days
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning

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