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Students read The Grouchy Ladybug by Eric Carle, and explore the life cycle of ladybugs and how they interact with our environment.

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eric carle, children's literature, the grouchy ladybug, aphids, ladybugs

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aphids, eric carle, insects, ladybugs, the grouchy ladybug, science
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Grade
3rd - 4th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
5 days
Instructional Strategies
Inquiry-Based Learning
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