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Nature in a Flick of the Eye

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Students explore the visual information a diorama artist provides by thinking of all the details for the background of a location described by their teacher. They investigate diorama artists and their importance in creating the illusion of place in natural history museum exhibits. Finally, they work in teams to create their own ecosystem dioramas.

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6th - 12th
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English Language Arts
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