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Insect Survival - Camouflage

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Fourth graders examine the topics of camouflage, environmental alteration, and natural selection. They participate in a demonstration of natural selection using construction paper moths, write a newspaper article about the peppered moth, and conduct research.

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environmental alteration, insect camouflage, natural selection, science
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Grade
4th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
Instructional Strategy
Research

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