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Mr. Mac's 4th Grade 2013-14
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Jeopardy Unit Review
Amazing Animal Camouflage
Animal Mimicry
Mission Adaptation game
Habitat game

Unit 4 - Adaptations in Ecosystems

How do organisms survive in their environment? In this unit we explore and learn about animal adaptations (such as hibernation, camouflage and mimicry) and plant adaptations to stimulus in the environment. 
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Different traits for different habitats
The vocabulary for this unit is available on SpellingCity.com and should be reviewed daily as needed.
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Beware of sharks bearing gifts!
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