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Wildlife:  Just One Piece of the Picture Lesson PlanWildlife:  Just One Piece of the Picture Lesson Plan
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Wildlife: Just One Piece of the Picture

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Students examine the interrelationships of animals with components of their natural ecosystem. They conduct research on animals/animal habitats, examine human activity around their community that impacts wildlife populations, and list improvements.

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habitats, animals, ecosystems

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animal habitats, ecosystems, science
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Grade
3rd - 8th
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Science
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