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Save the Earth Day

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First graders tellacollaborate with other students around the world sharing their ideas about what earth day means to them. They share ways in which they recycle, reduce and reuse.

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recycling, earth day

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earth day, recycling, science
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Grade
1st
Subjects
Science
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For Teacher Use
Duration
14 days
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Research

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