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Students observe and record the behavior of a San Diego wetland animal and the characteristics of its environment. The amount of time that each animal spends resting, grooming, eating, flying, and social or individual play becomes the focus of the observation.

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behavior, weather

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behavior, coloration, markings, weather conditions, science
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Grade
3rd - 5th
Subjects
Science
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Year
2000

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