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Students view a video about the humpback whale and why it is endangered. In this endangered species lesson, students recognize the importance of observing and following an endangered species in an ecosystem. Students identify the animals of the ecosystem and answer questions about the video.

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humpback whales, whales, endangered species

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endangered species, humpback whales, science
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6th - 8th
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Science
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