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Students act as young explorers on this scavenger hunt. In this early childhood lesson plan, students build problem-solving and visual discrimination skills as they search outdoors to find matching nature items.

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logic, Problem Solving, hobbies

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Earth Science, hobbies and recreation, logic and problem solving, outdoor activities, science
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Grade
Pre-K - K
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning
Year
2006
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