Digital learning Kindergarten
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The Digital Learning is designed to give students an introduction to the Sonoran Desert as a discovery tool to be used in the classroom, computer lab, library or at home. This tool, combined with the activity sheets, can be a classroom activity or take-home assignment before you begin your specific lesson from the unit.
The interdisciplinary curriculum is aligned with Arizona Academic Standards with specific emphasis in the life sciences and is intended to provide students and teachers the opportunity and resources for conducting plant-based investigations and to encourage outdoor exploration using science and technology.
The Garden’s Digital Learning offers the following tools:
- Two Units that have been customized for each grade level:
- Journal of Student Findings -Interact with other classes by having your students blog about your field trip or school yard investigation in the Digital Learning Blog!
- Additional Resources - classroom library, art projects, glossary and grade specific academic standards
Inquiry in the GardenThe unit is divided into nine investigations for students to move through the different stages of the inquiry process as they learn about the Sonoran Desert. Each stage involves students in the scientific method as they observe, ask questions, make predictions, conduct field investigations, test hypotheses, analyze results, state conclusions and publish their findings. |
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Digital DesertOnline interactive tutorials that teach students about deserts and the Sonoran Desert habitat. In addition to the interactive tutorials, educators can download a grade appropriate Teacher’s Guide with learning activities and discussion questions to further investigate the Sonoran Desert. |
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What is a Desert?Grades K-3Students watch and learn about the three characteristics that define a desert. |
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What is a Desert?Grades 4-8Students watch and learn about the three characteristics that define a desert. |
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How are Deserts Formed?Grades 4-8Teaches students how deserts are formed. |
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Virtual HabitatGrades K-8Entice your students through the exploration of the Sonoran Desert using this interactive tool to discover the unique plants and animals that live here. |
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