SURVIVE & THRIVE:
Adaptations of Plants & Animals TEACHER CURRICULUM GUIDE Begin with our Survive & Thrive Introduction Video.
GRADES
2nd - 4th Grade
BIG IDEA
Plants and animals have many behaviors and physical characteristics that help them survive in the desert.
UNIT OBJECTIVE
Students will understand what plants and animals need to survive and how they adapt to live in specific environments. They will be able to provide examples of the types of adaptations plants and animals use to survive in desert habitats.
STANDARDS
Science L1U1.5, 3.LU1.6, 3.L2U1.7, 3.L2U1.8 Language Arts 3.RI.7
Mathematics 3.MD.B, 3.MP.1, 3.MP.2, 3.MP.4 Physical Education S2.E3.5, S2.E5.3, S2.E5.4, S4.E4 Visual Arts Cr.1, Cr.2, Co.1
HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE
In this guide you will find curriculum to pair with your field trip and outreach with Desert Botanical Garden. Each program includes instructions, facilitation and standards connections. All activities support the “big idea.” Material lists are based on a class of 25 students with up to 3 hours of in-classroom programming included.
Desert Botanical Garden | Teacher Curriculum Guide 1