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• Some buildings are created with unusual shapes.

• Shapes can be seen throughout nature.

• Pine cones have lots of small triangles on the outside.

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• Mushrooms are an important part of the forest.

• Mushrooms grow best in areas that are wet.

• Tree trunks provide a great environment for mushrooms to grow.

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• Drums are important in jazz because they lay down the beat and keep the time.

• Each instrument in jazz band has a role to play.

• Guitars and horns play the melodies in jazz music.

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• Coral reefs face various threats.

• Coral is important to the ocean.

• When people fish in an area too much, it is dangerous to coral.

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• Visitors to Red River Gorge can see various natural land formations.

• Red River Gorge has rock arches to explore.

• There are great outdoor places to explore in Kentucky.

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• Hedgehogs can be found throughout the world.

• Hedgehogs can be found in Africa and Asia.

• Hedgehogs build their homes a certain way.

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• Carrying extra school supplies can make a backpack become heavy.

• Carrying a heavy backpack can cause muscle strain and loss of balance.

• Carrying a heavy backpack on one shoulder may lead to bad posture.

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• Music lessons introduce students to many types of music.

• Music lessons teach students how to keep a rhythm.

• Music lessons teach more than just how to play an instrument.

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• Deep breathing is relaxing and can slow your heart rate.

• Deep breathing is good for your health.

• Deep breathing can help you fall asleep more easily.

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• You can name a pet after a book character, like Clifford.

• There are creative ways to name your pets.

• Dogs, cats, and hamsters are some of the most popular pets.

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