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Plant Sleuth

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Students learn about the parts of a plant, and how plants live and grow.

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parts of a plant, plants, photosynthesis

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photosynthesis, plant parts, science
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Grade
3rd - 5th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
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For Teacher Use
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Project-Based Learning

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