Center for Sonoran Desert Studies

Grades 6-8 Teacher Information Packet Contents

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  1. Introduction (131 KB download)
    Objectives
    Arizona Academic Standards Correlation
  2. A Look at the Sonoran Desert - background (339 KB download)
    Review Questions
    Extension Activities
    Glossary
  3. Create a Classroom Museum Exhibit (161 KB download)
    Activity Instructions
    Exhibit Evaluation - handout
  4. Post-visit Activities (81 KB download)
    Review Answers to Explorer's Guide
    Re-evaluate Classroom Museum Exhibit
    Creative Writing and Play
    Animal Reports
    School Grounds Natural History Field Guide
  5. Eco Dilemmas (122 KB download)
    Activity Instructions
    Eco Dilemma Cards - handout