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What Teeth Tell Us

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Young scholars view pictures of a variety of animals. They examine the animals' teeth and discuss the differences in them. They experiment with staple removers (carnivore teeth) and two flat rocks (herbivore teeth) and determine which are most effective with different types of food.

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teeth, carnivores, herbivores

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carnivore, herbivore, teeth, science
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Grade
K - 4th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning

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