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Overview
Students will work in teams to make a map of their school grounds, note major features, and observe and record wildlife observations.
Suggested Grade Levels
2 - 8
Time Frame
1 - 2 days (45 minutes each day)
Enduring Understandings
After completing the activities contained in this lesson, the student should
understand these basic concepts:
- Maps help organize information into a more easily understood format.
- Wildlife comes in all shapes and sizes and can be found just about anywhere
Arizona Department of Education Standards
This lesson was designed to present an integrated approach to learning. Not only will the students be introduced to science concepts dealing specifically with ecosystems, but they will also develop and interpret graphs and write a persuasive paragraph. Although the lesson plan includes the specific performance objectives, the following general concepts are covered:
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