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Stella the Swan

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Students study the similarities and differences between ducks, geese, and swans. They tell the story about how water fowl adapt to life in water using props.

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adaptations, ducks

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adaptation, ducks, geese, swans, science
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Resource Details

Grade
1st - 2nd
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Instructional Strategy
Simulation

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