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Into the Wilderness: Habitat vs. Development Lesson PlanInto the Wilderness: Habitat vs. Development Lesson Plan
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Into the Wilderness: Habitat vs. Development

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By studying the once-assumed extinction, then rediscovery of the Ivory-Billed Woodpecker, learners look at the physical changes that have occured in habitats throughout Arkansas. This outstanding lesson plan is chock full of terrific educational resources and teaching ideas that should lead to a rich learning experience.

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arkansas, endangered habitats, development vs. habitat preservation, science
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Grade
5th - 8th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
5 days
Instructional Strategies
Project-Based Learning
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Ed Software
Video
Year
2006

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