Students will be able to: •decide what is important for animals to survive in the desert. •define the words habitat, adapt, and thrive. •research animals in the desert using a variety of sources. •develop a logical argument as to why certain animals have specific behaviors or physical features. •use background knowledge about cause and effect to draw conclusions about how animals live in certain habitats.
Recommended level: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade
1. Surviving and Thriving in Death Valley