World Animal Day

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Welcome to our In the Know topic for October, World Animal Day. You may wish to take a look at other grade spans and recommend articles to students that are below or above their grade’s reading level.

Grades K-1  look at ways to care for animals. A Spanish translation can be found here.

Grades 2-3 explore the work of Jane Goodall. A Spanish translation to the article may be found here.

Grades 4-5 examine amazing things animals can do.  A Spanish translation to the article may be found here.

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