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Middle schoolers take a close look at the prairie environment. They identify common plants and animals of the prairie. In addition, pupils work in teams in order to put together a presentation on a certain aspect of the prairie environment. This four-page lesson plan has everything you need to successfully implement it with your class.

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scavenger hunt, prairies, plants and animals of the prairie, science
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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Science
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Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
3 days
Instructional Strategies
Collaborative Learning
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