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Serc: Habitat Part 2 Lesson PlanSerc: Habitat Part 2 Lesson Plan
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Serc: Habitat Part 2

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This activity is designed for students to examine soil and determine which soil will be the best for plant growth. The students will also investigate the effect of sunlight on plants and the importance of sunlight in producing chlorophyll.

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chlorophyll, decay, humus, nutrients, plant growth, silt, soil

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producer, plant processes
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Grade
3rd - 5th
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Science
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Lesson Plans
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For Administrator Use
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