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In My Own Backyard

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Students explore the soil and vegetation found in their home and/or school environment and map a familiar area. Each group is assigned a section of the schoolyard. They draw maps of their assigned places and gather soil and vegetation samples.

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soil, vegetation

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soil, vegetation, science
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Grade
K - 3rd
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Science
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