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Living in the Desert

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Conduct an investigation on the plants used by the Hohokam tribe. To survive in the harsh desert environment the Hohokam used many natural resources. Learners read, research, map, and graph multiple aspects of Hohokam plant use as a survival technique. Links to each of the related articles and book suggestions are included. 

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deserts, the sonoran desert

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deserts, hohokam indians, sonoran desert, social studies
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Resource Details

Grade
3rd - 6th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
5 days
Instructional Strategy
Project-Based Learning

Common Core

RI.3.1 RI.3.3 3.MD.B.3 MP4

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