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The Rain Forest of Costa Rica

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Fifth graders examine and discuss the topography, climate, natural resources and artwork of Costa Rica. They develop a diagram of the layers of the rain forest, and design a tourist brochure or advertisement promoting Costa Rica's natural resources.

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Grade
5th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
3 hrs
Instructional Strategy
Project-Based Learning

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