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I Wonder What That Thing Is On My Manduca

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Students use the internet to gather more information on the anatomy of the Manduca. They make predictions of what the insect will look like when it hatches and complete a crossword puzzle to practice their vocabulary. They continue to make daily observations of their Manduca eggs.

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6th - 8th
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Science
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