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Adaptations
Cacti have special adaptations for living in desert heat and dryness. Polar bears have adaptations that allow them to withstand icy conditions. Humans adapt to different conditions by wearing appropriate clothing or building homes...
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Researching and gathering information
Though text heavy, these nine slides present clear instructions for each stage of the research method that students should use to organize information about Saguaro Cacti. A good introduction to organizing research for a writing...
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Genetic Analysis
Students formulate a hypothesis regarding the validity of the current status of the Arizona Hedgehog cactus as a distinct variety of cactus. They design a procedure to isolate DNA from the tissue of plants, given a list of chemicals and...
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How to Grow a Cactus Indoors
Pupils plant a cacti. In this desert plants lesson, students identify the needs of a plant and meet those needs by planting and caring for cactus.
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Desert Shape Book
In this cactus worksheet, students cut out the cactus shape pattern and use it as part of their cover for a desert shape book. Students cut out 1 cactus.
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"Cacti" Reading Comprehension-- Informational Passages
In this reading for information instructional activity, students read a passage about cacti. Students answer 5 comprehension and 5 vocabulary questions.
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How Do Their Parts Help Plants Survive?
In this plant survival worksheet, students will write down 3 facts about the parts of a cactus plant. Then students will write in a conclusion about how those parts help the cactus survive.
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Arizona
For this Arizona worksheet, students respond to 7 questions that are related to the state of Arizona. First, they identify and name the state's capital and when it became a state. Then, students identify and name the state's motto, bird,...
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Desert Water Keepers
Third graders identify ways that cactus plants survive in the desert. They distinguish between water acquisition and water conservation and create their own plant that could survive in a desert climate.
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Alphabet Dot to Dot: Cactus
In this alphabet dot to dot activity, students follow the dots from A to Z. Students color the picture of the desert cactus. This is a homemade activity.
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Science: Putting Down Roots
Fourth graders, in small groups, observe plants and note their characteristics. After drawing pictures of the plants, including their roots systems, they hypothesize in which environments the plants would best thrive. Finally, 4th...