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Trees in the Desert: Using the Principles of Xeriscape
GeoLiteracy
GeoSTEM
Legacy
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Description:
In this lesson students will gain a better understanding of how the principles of xeriscape can help residents of Arizona conserve water in landscaping. They will use T-charts and functions to calculate how much water native trees versus non-native trees use.
Author:
Kathryn Anderson
Grade Range:
6-8
Duration:
2 class periods
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Standards
National Geography Standards:
14: How human actions modify the physical environment
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