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How is a Human Vacation Like an Animal Migration? Lesson PlanHow is a Human Vacation Like an Animal Migration? Lesson Plan
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How is a Human Vacation Like an Animal Migration?

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Students compare animal migrations with human vacations. They consider the preparations involved, the purposes of travel and the consequences of any mistakes.

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trip planning, home economics

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migrations, Seasons, vacations, science
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3rd - 7th
Subjects
Science
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
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