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Hi Laurie, I have added a clean copy and an annotated copy in the Teacher-only box.
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Hi Anna, I have added a clean copy and an annotated copy in the Teacher-only box.
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Hi Shalini, I have added a clean copy and an annotated copy in the Teacher-only box.
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Site authorMany thanks for the feedback Adriana. I'll try and incorporate these ideas into the activity.
Data Activity - Topic 4.2 - Clean Water (Answers)