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The Science of Sled DogsScience · Elementary Science · Grades 3–5Lesson plan

s Students will: Learn that Denali National Park and Preserve is a National Park in the subarctic where animals need to be adapted to survive and thrive in the cold. Learn about 5 adaptations that sled dogs have that make them so good at their jobs in the subarctic. Learn the difference between physical and behavioral adaptions. Discuss how the adaptations of Denali’s sled dogs may or may not be helpful as winters in Denali get warmer due to climate change. Discuss the adaptations of wild animals that live near the students’ homes. Next Generation Science Standards Addressed 3-LS1-1, 3-LS3-1,

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