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Build a Habitat - Lesson 3 of 4
by Linda Slade
This lesson is 3 of 4 of a unit about habitats and animal adaptations. In this project, students will build a model of a habitat and an animal they created in lesson 2. The animal will need to have adaptations to survive and thrive in the habitat.
Lesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1YsDWlFbIU5IXJYTKyORzE-W8_iBAfkNB/edit?u…Related Content
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Grades:
5th Grade
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Grades:
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