The Saguaro Cactus: Who Depends on the Saguaro Cactus?
by Cynthia Hanks
This is a 3rd-4th grade STEM lesson. It is part of the Life Science standards. It shows how different plants, animals and people depend on the Saguaro Cactus for survival. The Saguaro also depends on plants and animals for its survival. Student will listen to a story. They will read a informational text and complete a final project.
Lesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1JaDF7Mqi806Tf-pO7AIVrj-H6ZmDrrMu/edit?u…Related Content
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