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Caves are natural openings
in the earth that seem to invite exploration. Once inside, there is an urge
to venture deeper, to learn about its origins, and to discover what is hidden
in the darkness. Encourage your students to become “spelunkers”
(amateur cave explorers) with this imaginative theme unit. They'll learn
how water carves out caves, tunnels, and passageways in the earth by making
their own miniature caves and stalactite crystals. A cybervisit to see the
extraordinary cave drawings in the Lascaux cave will lead students to explore
how they would record their own culture. Next, your students will learn
about sea caves and write their own adventure stories. They'll also
learn about the fascinating animals that visit caves or make the darkest
regions their home. Each mini-lesson includes background information, a
step-by-step activity and links to the best online resources for kids.
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