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State Weather Comparison Chart

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Studnets create an Excel spreadsheet and a bar graph about the climate in their state.

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climates

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climate, weather, science
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Grade
4th - 6th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
Instructional Strategies
Skills Practice
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Technology
Database & Spreadsheet

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