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Saving the Sandhill Cranes

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Students explore environmental awareness by participating in movie making. For this endangered species lesson, students discuss the problems dealing with sandhill cranes at a nearby beach and the impact our environment is having on them. Students utilize computer software to create an informative scientific video about the course of action that needs to take place.

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global warming, climate change, endangered species

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endangered species, global warming, organization activity, science
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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
21 days
Instructional Strategies
Project-Based Learning
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Ed Software
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