Habitat Homes for Arizona Tortoises
by Terri Serena
By the end of this lesson, students will understand the unique adaptations of desert tortoises and the importance of conserving their habitat. Students also engineer a habitat for the desert tortoise.
Lesson Grade Level
5th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1h2J7tgPYf6u6uwMNEfxUxj5Wb7Ke3Qcj/edit?u…Subject Area
Science Life Science L3: Genetics & Heredity L4: Evolution Technology 1. Empowered Learner 4. Innovative Designer 6. Creative Communicator Engineering S1: Engineering & Global Society S2: Apply the Engineering Design Process S4: Apply Science to Engineering S5: Apply Technology to Engineering S6: Apply Communications to Engineering S7: Apply Project Management to Engineering English Language Arts (ELA) Reading (Informational Text) Writing Speaking & Listening
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