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Mapping Your Schoolyard Habitat

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Young scholars explore the terrain, structures, plants and signs of habitats around their schoolyard. They draw a sketch map showing the different areas around the schoolyard. Students identify the location of weeds and native plants on their maps.

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weeds, Maps

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habitats, Maps, plants, weeds, science
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2nd - 8th
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Science
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