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Wild Animal Investigation - Habitat Diorama

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Students research wild animals in cooperative groups and use their information to construct habitat dioramas. They demonstrate competence in using different information sources, including those of a technical nature, to accomplish specific tasks.

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habitats, wildlife

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habitat, wild animals, science
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Grade
3rd - 5th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
14 days
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Project-Based Learning
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