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Detectives in the Landscape

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Fourth graders explore landscapes. In this landscape lesson, 4th graders investigate different elements of landscapes. Students design a visual presentation using photographs taken during a nature walk.

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landscapes, natural resources

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camera angles, landscape, natural resources, Photography, science
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Grade
4th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
2 days
Instructional Strategies
Project-Based Learning
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Year
2006

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