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Smithsonian Learning Lab: A Mouse Like a House? A Pocket Elephant? Lesson PlanSmithsonian Learning Lab: A Mouse Like a House? A Pocket Elephant? Lesson Plan
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Smithsonian Institution
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9th - 10th
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Smithsonian Learning Lab: A Mouse Like a House? A Pocket Elephant?

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Teachers can download this teaching package that discusses the limits on animal size, both big and small, and what effect size has on animals. Students will enjoy the hands-on activities described in the lessons. Teachers will appreciate the student handouts provided, as well as the list of resources.

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animal anatomy

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animal comparison, animal size, big animals, how size affects animals, small animals, comparative anatomy of animals

Classroom Considerations

  • Knovation Readability Score: 2 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)

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