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Making and Observing Life in a Terrarium Lesson PlanMaking and Observing Life in a Terrarium Lesson Plan
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Making and Observing Life in a Terrarium

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Young scholars understand the parts of the terrarium and why they are important in establishing an ecosystem. In this ecosystem lesson, students recall background information on aquariums, terrariums and the water cycle. Young scholars explain the differences and similarities between aquariums and terrariums. Students build a terrarium.

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K - 4th
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Science
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Common Core

W.3.7 SL.3.1.a SL.3.1.b SL.3.1.c SL.3.1.d L.3.2.a L.3.2.b L.3.2.c L.3.2.d L.3.2.e L.3.2.f L.3.2.g

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