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Mind My Education: The Life of Environments

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This extensive lesson plan covers various topics about how animals interact with their environment. Topics include how animals sense their environment, how environments and organisms change together, and how animals use their senses to survive and thrive. Multiple learning activities are included such as worksheets, data collection, and creating models. A glossary, step by step instructions, and a grading rubric complete this detailed lesson plan. [PDF]

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animals, organisms

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adaptation, animal communication, animal interaction with environment, animal senses, animal sensory system, energy in the environment, neural control and senses
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Grade
4th - 5th
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Science
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