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Insect Condominiums

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Fourth graders design an insect home using recyclable materials making sure that the organism's needs are met. They study the concepts of niche, habitat and survival requirements.

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habitats, niche

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habitat, niche, survival requirements. insects, science
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Grade
4th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
45 mins
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning

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