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Animal Adults and Babies

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Students examine how different animals care for their young and how young animals change as they grow. They conduct research on the growth patterns and life cycle of a selected animal, create a realistic baby and adult form of their animal using clay, and present an oral presentation to the class.

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animal offspring, offspring

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animal babies, animal growth patterns, clay animals, science
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1st - 6th
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Science
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