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Mini-Ecosystems Lesson PlanMini-Ecosystems Lesson Plan
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3rd
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2002
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Mini-Ecosystems

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Third graders identify the living and non living things in a book read aloud and discuss the interactions represented in the book. Then, they research and include a list of food that each animal needs in an ecosystem. Finally, 3rd graders observe their mini-ecosystems or artificial habitats for at least a couple of weeks, recording daily observations in their science journals.

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crickets, ecosystems, ponds, deserts

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crickets, desert, ecosystems, meal worms, pond, water plants, woodland, science

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