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Invisible Life

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By setting up an aquarium in the classroom, learners are able to describe some macroscopic and microscopic organisms that are found inside. This well-designed, and educationally rich lesson requires pupils to use microscopes to view slides of the types of life forms they find in the aquarium. One nice thing about employing this resource is that the aquarium can be utilized for learning and enjoyment for the entire school year.

 

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Grade
3rd - 5th
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Science
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Duration
3 days
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Project-Based Learning
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