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Students explore Iowa geography and topographic maps. In this geography and topographic maps lesson, student investigate maps, newspapers, Iowa flora and fauna. Students gain an understanding of how different landforms can be identified in the state and write an essay about wildlife and plants in their area.

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geological features, human history, iowa class battleships, natural history, topographical features, science
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K - 12th
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Science
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2 days
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