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Students explore the lies of several animals in the desert. It offers the opportunity to further explore the characteristics and bahviors of many desert animals and plants.

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desert animals, animals, deserts, desert plants

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desert, desert animals, desert plants, social studies
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Grade
1st - 2nd
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 day
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