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Camp Expedition

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Students select an animal to research that lives in the camp environment. Students spend time using books and the Internet to research their animals, including size and appearance. Students create a mural to depict the environment and complete it with plants o the area. Students go on an animal safari and create Native American crafts.

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murals, safaris, the plains, wetland ecosystems, expeditions

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camp, expedition, mural, plains, safari, scavenger hunt, wetlands, science
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Grade
2nd - 3rd
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
21 days
Instructional Strategies
Inquiry-Based Learning
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Technology
Ed Software
Year
2003

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