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 periodsAuthor
Lowanna
Perry
Standards
8: The characteristics and distribution of ecosystems on Earth's surfaceTeacher 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
PerrySaguaroV.pdf
(8.45 MB)
PerrySaguaroVocabTest.pdf
(225.87 KB)