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Habitat Basics

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First graders get out and explore two different habitats to examine how each one meets the needs of the plants and animals that dwell there. They discuss what they've learned about animal habitats as they explore the outdoor environment. This lesson plan includes several excellent extension/ assessment ideas.

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conducting investigations, the scientific method, ecology, habitats

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ecology, habitat, inquiry based learning, scientific investigation, prairie habitat, wetland habitat, basic animal needs, prairie pothole region, science
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1st
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Science
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