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This Place is Going to the Dogs

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Students study different breeds of dogs. They watch a video, "Extraordinary Dogs", about special dogs and how they are categorized according to their adaptations. Then they create a digital video that demonstrates the qualities of dogs in their area.

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scientific classification, taxonomy, adaptations, dogs

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adaptation, breeds, classification, dogs, science
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Grade
5th - 8th
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Science
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For Teacher Use
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4 days
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