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Insect or Arachnid? Lesson PlanInsect or Arachnid? Lesson Plan
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Insect or Arachnid?

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Young scholars compare and contrast the characteristics of insects and arachnids through research, observation, and discussion. They write accurate statements describing insect and arachnid life cycles and anatomies. Afterward, they listen as each description is read aloud and respond by classifying each fact into an insect or arachnid category.

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arachnid?, insect, science
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Grade
1st - 3rd
Subjects
Science
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1 hr
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