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Burdette presented the opportunity to Ffourth-grade Tteacher Lindsey Anderson, who was already planning to complete a local ecology unit as part of the science curriculum. Anderson jumped on board and expanded her curriculum to include studying pieces by local artist Jake Early and resources from TCA The students completed research and assignments about the ecosystems in Arizona. Additionally, they drew the birds from their lessons, and later recreated on ceramic tiles. The tiles were organized into a colorful mural once they were completed. The class had the rare chance to collaborate with Hannah Salia’s students at St. Thomas School in Medina, Washington by sharing their information about Southwest birds and receiving information on Pacific

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