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Lesson Plan

Core Samples with Play Dough

Subject Science
Grades 3-5

Introduction

Not all parts of the earth are the same. In this lesson, students will use play dough that is designed to look like different types of earth. They will take samples from the play dough and use them to answer questions.

Learning Objectives

(Earth’s Systems)

Students will understand not all areas of the earth are the same.
Students will take samples of “earth” and answer questions using those samples.

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