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Spreadsheet Moon Comparison

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Students use the Internet to research characteristics of moons for other planets They use a spreadsheet to organize information for all of the moons researched. They use the spreadsheet data to make statements showing comparisons and contrasts.

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Grade
4th - 6th
Subjects
Science
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Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Instructional Strategy
Research
Technology
Database & Spreadsheet

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