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YEAR 5-6 SECTION
STAGE 3 – REAL-WORLD CONNECTIONS
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area and observe the bird
life and the trees. Are the
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positive impact on the area?
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you live to 昀椀nd out about the plant species in your
area. Who planted the trees in the street or in the
park? Are they native? How long have they been
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