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Scientists Find 27 New Species in Caves Lesson PlanScientists Find 27 New Species in Caves Lesson Plan
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2nd - 6th
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2006
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Scientists Find 27 New Species in Caves

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Students share their knowledge of creatures that live in caves, then read a news article about new cave animals that have been found in California. In this current events lesson, the teacher introduces the article with a discussion and vocabulary activity, then students read the news report and participate in a class discussion. Lesson includes interdisciplinary follow-up activities.

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