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Students explore the research process. In this scientific method lesson, students analyze data from an article, write their own informational article and express what they have learned. Students create their own article using the given rubric.

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Research, adaptations, ecosystems, the scientific method, communication

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adaptation, analyzing, communicating, ecosystems, experimenting, researching, scientific method, science
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Grade
4th - 6th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
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For Teacher Use
Duration
3 days
Instructional Strategies
Project-Based Learning
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