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Milkweed and Monarch Butterfly Mania

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In this online/interactive worksheet comparing and contrasting Monarch and Great Spangled Fritillary Butterflies worksheet, students read an online comparison and contrast guide, use the graphic organizer, and record the similarities and differences. Students list about ten answers.

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3rd - 5th
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Science
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