Lesson plan

The Sonoran Desert


GeoLiteracy GeoSTEM Legacy ELL

Description

In this lesson students will study the geographic
location of the Sonoran Desert and characteristics of
the desert environment including plants and animals.
The students will create a folded organizer to share
their knowledge of the Sonoran Desert with others.
This lesson includes strategies for diverse learners
(ELLs).

Duration

2 class periods

Author

Melissa
Haile

Standards

4: The physical and human characteristics of places
8: The characteristics and distribution of ecosystems on Earth's surface

Teacher Instructions

Student Materials

HaileSonoranS.pdf (519.8 KB)
Sonoran_Desert.pdf (253.37 KB)

Materials To Assist Teachers and English Language Learners

Supplemental Files