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Schoolyard Habitats Native Plants Factsheet
Learn why planting native plants in your Schoolyard Habitats site will save you time and energy with maintenance, as well as benefiting the environment.

Building a Schoolyard Pond Tipsheet
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	Arctic - Want to learn more about the Arctic, its plants, animals and people? Download a sample of our Arctic curriculum, including background information and three fun classroom activities! Note: this file is over 11MB in size. Please allow time for an extended download.
	Bats - Did you know the world's smallest mammal, the bumblebee bat, weighs less than a penny? Take part in exploring the wild and wonderful world of bats in this three-activity guide.
	Grasslands - Grasslands and prairies may look like fields of waving grass, but they are actually home to a huge variety of plants and animals (and people), all interacting in one of the most fascinating ecosystems on the planet. Come explore the prairies with these fun activities!
	Butterflies - Join your students in investigating butterfly life cycles, threats, roles in pollination and migration patterns. Learn about hands-on projects your class can participate in.

Schoolyard Habitats and the National Standards: They Grow Together
Learn how making a Schoolyard Habitats site can help your school attain educational excellence in line with the National Standards of Learning.
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