¿Qué vive en el desierto y quién ocupa el Hotel Cactus?

 My lesson is about exploring the Sonoran Desert habitat. Students will be introduced to some vocabulary terms used in the book " A Walk in the Desert" by Carolyn Arnold. After listening to this story on Youtube, learners will create a pamphlet showing the different types of plants and animals that live in this desert, a map of where the Sonoran Desert is, the climate of this desert, and some interesting facts they learned. Homework: Create a desert scene on front cover of their spiral. 

 Students will learn about the world of the Saguaro Cactus, also known as the Desert Giant. Students will be introduced to vocabulary terms used in the book "
Desert Giant, The World of the Saguaro Cactus" by Barbara Bash. After listening to the story on Youtube, learners will identify each part of the Saguaro Cactus and its function, and do an activity with facts vs. non-facts about this cactus. 

 My lesson is about learning the life cycle of the Saguaro Cactus and what and why animals live in this cactus. Students will be introduced to vocabulary terms used in the book "Cactus Hotel" by Brenda Z. Guiberson.  After listening to the story on Youtube, learners will make an accordion life cycle project of the Saguaro Cactus. Homework: They will create a cactus hotel at home with help from an adult. 

 During this lesson, students will pick their favorite desert animal, research it, and fill in an information sheet. I will introduce how to write an animal riddle. Homework: They will write the riddle at home to share during the next meeting.