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Design an Island

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Learners explore islands. They create a two- or three-dimensional map of an island. They explain how the topography of an area influences the location of water sources, ecosystems, and human settlements. Lesson includes adaptations for all levels.

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ecosystems, islands, topography

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ecosystems, island, topographical map, science
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Grade
3rd - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Duration
3 hrs

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