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The Game of Life

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Young scholars explore the game of life which refers to what happens to a species when most of the population is gone.  In this endangered species lesson, students describe what it means for a marine animal to be endangered. Young scholars then research the various of factors which cause a threat to endangered marine species. Students will write a a letter to an adult about what it means to be endangered.

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endangered species, marine life

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changes in environment, endangered species, marine life, organisms and environments, populations and ecosystems, science
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Grade
3rd - 8th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
45 mins
Year
2004

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