Lesson plan

Living Antiques: Saguaros


GeoLiteracy GeoSTEM ELL

Description

In this lesson students will learn about the saguaro cactus and chart the growth of the saguaro cactus on a timeline, so they can appreciate how long the cactus lives. Students, especially those in the American Southwest, should know about these mighty plants and help to preserve their habitats. This lesson includes strategies for diverse learners.

Duration

2 class periods

Author

Lowanna
Perry

Standards

8: The characteristics and distribution of ecosystems on Earth's surface

Teacher Instructions

PerrySaguaroT.pdf (175.54 KB)

Student Materials

PerrySaguaroS.pdf (155.95 KB)
PerrySaguaroS2.pdf (1.27 MB)
PerrySaguaroS3.pdf (6.56 MB)
No_America.pdf (166.04 KB)
Sonoran_Desert.pdf (253.37 KB)

Materials To Assist Teachers and English Language Learners

Supplemental Files