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We Bee Scientists: Grade 1: Spectacular Saguaros
This set of units offers an in depth look into the structure and function of the parts of a saguaro, its impact on animals and humans, and the vital role it plays as a keystone species of the Sonoran Desert. This free, hands-on, all-inclusive curriculum set will have your students developing models, singing, acting, and learning all about the wonder of the saguaro while meeting rigorous standards.
What’s included:
- Lesson Plans: For each of the 3 Units, you’ll have access to step-by-step lesson guides to prepare your teaching without feeling scripted. Lessons are hands-on, incorporate multiple science and engineering practices, and will have your students completely engaged!
- Worksheets: Each unit includes worksheets, assessments, and student self-assessments that you can use to evaluate student learning.
- Slide Shows: For each unit, you will also have access to a slide deck that is ready for you to present and teach with! Slides include activities, high-quality photo resources, and explanations to accompany all the exploring your students will do.
- Assessments
1.L2U1.8 Construct an explanation describing how organisms obtain resources from the environment including materials that are used again by other organisms.
1.L2U2.7 Develop and use models about how living things use resources to grow and survive; design and evaluate habitats for organisms using earth materials.
1.L2U1.8 Construct an explanation describing how organisms obtain resources from the environment including materials that are used again by other organisms.
1.L2U2.7 Develop and use models about how living things use resources to grow and survive; design and evaluate habitats for organisms using earth materials.
1.E1U1.5 Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information about the properties of Earth materials and investigate how humans use natural resources in everyday life.
UNIT 1: Students will be able to identify and describe the different parts of a saguaro that help it survive in the desert. Students will develop models of saguaros to show their understanding.
UNIT 2: Students will recognize that many animals utilize the saguaro as a source of food and as a home. Students will create a class book showcasing the variety of wildlife that interact with the saguaro.
UNIT 3: Students will explore the impact that saguaros have on humans in the desert. Students will investigate methods used by indigenous peoples to harvest and use the saguaro in daily life.
Google Classroom Code
To join our Google Classroom, sign in to your Google account. Navigate to Classrooms (either through your Google waffle or by searching Google Classrooms), and then select the plus sign in the upper right corner of your screen. Enter your Classroom Join Code voksfoz. Joining our Google Classroom allows you to communicate with us about the curriculum, and allows us to notify you of any support or updates to material we may offer.
