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Animals and Habitats of the Chesapeake Bay Lesson PlanAnimals and Habitats of the Chesapeake Bay Lesson Plan
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Animals and Habitats of the Chesapeake Bay

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Young scholars work in small groups to discover the various habitats present in Chesapeake Bay and the animals that live in them. After investigating the habits and lives of the animals they will draw conclusions about other habitats the animals might live in.

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habitats, animals, scientific classification, taxonomy, the chesapeake bay

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animal habitat, chesapeake bay, classification, science
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Grade
5th - 8th
Subjects
Science
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For Teacher Use
Duration
2 hrs
Instructional Strategy
Research

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