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Living Things

This kit encourages students to explore the natural world. They observe the changes in a tree; examine the creatures living in and around the tree; and look at other living things nearby. This study prompts children to consider the interdependence of living things.


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what the physical kit includes.

 

Organisms and Their Needs
Curricular Companion

Offering background content;
kit enrichment; interdisciplinary
connections; assessment strategies;
and standards alignment.

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Insights kits are developed by the Education Development Center, Inc. (EDC) and published by Kendall/Hunt.

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This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 9819641.
Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.

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