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Curated OER

Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Arizona, State Flower Saguaro Cactus Blossom

For Students 3rd - 8th
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "Arizona, State Flower - Saguaro Cactus Blossom."
Handout
Missouri Botanical Garden

Missouri Botanical Garden: Plants of the Desert

For Students 9th - 10th
The Evergreen Project reveals such desert plants as the dragon tree, the saguaro cactus, the prickly pear, the desert spoon, the aloe plant, and the like. Illustrated.
Unit Plan
Other

Native American Indian Legends: Origin of the Saguaro and Palo Verde Cacti: A Pi

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A Native American Pima legend on how the saguaro and palo verde cacti came into existence. With links to other Native American legends, artwork, photographs, articles, and more.
Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Computer Simulation of the Sonoran Desert Community

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The computer program's simulation of a Sonoran desert community should ultimately strengthen the student's comprehension of what is required for a natural ecosystem to sustain itself (remain in balance). This computer simulation program...
eBook
Unite for Literacy

Unite for Literacy: Plants and Food: Great Green Giants

For Students 1st - 2nd
A picture book about a giant cactus called the saguaro. Includes audio narration in nine additional languages with text in English.
Website
Other

R.j. Hodgkiss: The Succulent Page Page

For Students 9th - 10th
This site describes and provides many links to succulent plants. Many links and pictures are provided.
Activity
Tramline

Desert Field Trip

For Students 3rd - 8th
Use this site to find out how deserts are formed, where the largest desert is located and if there are different types of deserts.