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Mallard's Wetland Olympics

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Students observe plants and animals of a wetland and then compare their ability to move with different animals by undertaking the exercises on a downloadable page.

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movement, wetland ecosystems

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movement, plants, wetlands, science
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Grade
1st - 2nd
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning

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