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Who am I and Why? Lesson PlanWho am I and Why? Lesson Plan
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Who am I and Why?

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Students make comparisons about themselves and others, which are real and meaningful. They study some basic concepts in the area of genetics and do a complimentary series of experiments, or explorations that illustrate these concepts

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cells, genes, genetics, heredity

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cell, characteristics, gene, genetics, heredity, trait, health
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4th - 6th
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Health
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