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Grades K-2, 3-5

How do Populations Grow?

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SUBJECTS: Math, Science, Social Studies

TOPICS: Counting Populations

Resource Overview

An elementary-level reading that discusses population growth trends for wildlife and people.

Unit for elementary grades covers how human populations grow

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This reading must be purchased as part of a lesson packet or as part of a full curriculum that is available in our store.

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