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The Formation and Value of Temperate Grasslands Lesson PlanThe Formation and Value of Temperate Grasslands Lesson Plan
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The Formation and Value of Temperate Grasslands

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Learners study the Temperate Grasslands biome of North America. They explain that it is an endangered ecosystem because the rich soils have been converted to farming in most areas. They view videos imbedded in this plan, then complete biome maps.

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the grasslands

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grasslands, science
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Grade
6th - 9th
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Science
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