Lesson plan
Trees in the Desert: Using the Principles of Xeriscape
GeoLiteracy
GeoSTEM
Legacy
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.Duration
2 class periodsAuthor
Kathryn
Anderson
Standards
14: How human actions modify the physical environmentTeacher Instructions
AndersonXeriscapeT.pdf
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Student Materials
AndersonXeriscapeS.pdf
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ande_rain.jpg
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Stoutb.jpg
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STOUTA.JPG
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