Teacher Idea Packet for Amazing Arthropods
A Desert Discovery Class for Grades 3-4
Introduce students to the incredible diversity of Sonoran Desert insects, spiders, and other fascinating arthropods. Examine live and preserved specimens to learn about habitats and adaptations. Determine the roles of various arthropods in desert food chains.
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Introduction -- includes the following:
- To the Teacher
- Class Objectives
- Arizona Academic Standards in Science Correlation
- Resources
- Vocabulary
- Activity Overview