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What is a Dry Forest?

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Students explore the importance of the dry forest. In this science lesson plan, students discuss the history of dry forests and changes that have occurred due to human interaction. Students create a map showing the historical range of the dry forest and the current range of the dry forest.

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Grade
4th - 7th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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Duration
2 hrs
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning

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