Learners investigate deserts. In this geography lesson, students create a KWL chart about deserts and research information on deserts by using reference books. Learners record the characteristics of deserts and the wildlife which lives...

Students explore life forms in different environments. After exploring different biomes within their state, students research different plant and animal species within each biome. They prepare a group report on one feature of the region...

Students play the role of nectar feeding bats on their annual migration and try to avoid the different hazards that hinder their progress. They describe the annual migration of long-nosed bats including key elements such as: where the...

In this ecosystems worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle with 35 questions about the different types of ecosystems and organisms in them.

In this Sonoran Desert worksheet, students read and analyze a letter that Jeremy wrote to his grandmother and then complete the picture that follows using information about the desert they learned from the letter.

Students create a rain stick.  In this rain stick instructional activity, students construct their rain stick using a cardboard tube, stickpins, a cup of rice, and decorative paper.  Students follow given instructions...

Students create a visual presentation of the characteristics of a biome. Working in small groups, students use traditional and online resources to gather data concerning biomes. Students use their information to create a bulletin board...

Students identify and explore life forms of various biomes, define transitional regions, examine effects of abiotic and biotic interactions, research a biome, and produce newspaper that features environmental information. Lessons all on...

In this Charles Darwin worksheet, high schoolers fill in the blank with the correct answer. Students use the suggested text to complete statements about Charles Darwin, his expedition, and his development of his theory of evolution.

Students visit a wetland ecosystem. While they are there, students explore how to read topography maps of Rose Bay.

Students are able to define food web, and identify the interdependence of organisms within a system. They are able to describe how natural events and human activities can impact a food web.

In this desert similes fill-in-the blank worksheet, learners read the definition of a simile at the top of the page. They write 10 similes using desert words that are shown in a box at the top of the page. They draw a picture of one of...

Fourth graders create a calendar about their state. In this state calendar lesson, 4th graders select a state theme and create a calendar based on that theme. Students write paragraphs for each month related to the theme and design the...

Students investigate about various biological aspects of life, while examining desert insect species. They see the diverse range of species that live in the desert, despite the apparent lack of life in the desert. students tocomprehend...

Describes the physical features of different cacti, the variety of habitats where they can live, their distribution, evolution, taxonomy, and conservation status. (Published: January 10, 2011)

The Evergreen Project reveals such desert plants as the dragon tree, the saguaro cactus, the prickly pear, the desert spoon, the aloe plant, and the like. Illustrated.

A document concerning the status of cacti and succulent plants in the wild.

A picture book about a giant cactus called the saguaro. Includes audio narration in nine additional languages with text in English.

Information about the cacti, grasses, lichens, trees, shrubs, and wildflowers that grow in Arches National Park, located in Moab, Utah. Focus is placed on the adaptations of these plants that allow survival in a desert habitat.

Snapshot reference on the Sonoran Desert organ pipe cactus describes its appearance, growth, and location.

Read a passage about selective pressures on cacti needle length and answer the follow-up questions.

Find out why native fruit-producing trees and shrubs are essential components of diverse habitats.

"Plants and Places" is a one page, nonfiction passage about how plants fit the types of environment they live in such as cactus like hot, dry weather and live in Arizona. The state flowers fit the climate of the states. It is followed by...

A lesson unit where students work in small groups to conduct an experiment with two cacti to test whether plants need water.