Incorporating the local ecosystem into our lesson plans not only builds a student’s appreciation for the wildlands in their backyard, but it also enhances the relevance of each lesson. Curriculum standards are no longer abstract concepts, but landscapes and processes that students can observe on a daily basis in the environment around them.
This guide provides plans for educators to weave the Mojave into lessons on Earth and Life Sciences, for elementary through middle school grade levels. Many of these activities involve the Mojave Explorers Wildlife Guide, a free online resource that provides an overview of the Mojave landscape and wildlife.
