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A Natural Habitat: What, How and Why Lesson PlanA Natural Habitat: What, How and Why Lesson Plan
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A Natural Habitat: What, How and Why

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Students understand what a habitat is. They determine why a habitat is important to our environment no matter where it is located. Students observe and recognize natural habitats in their surroundings.

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ecosystems, habitats

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ecosystem, habitat, science
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Grade
5th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
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Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning

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