A Walk in the Desert
Program for Kindergarten

Let's take an imaginary walk through the desert to discover hidden animals and plants. While meeting some of these fascinating desert dwellers, students will identify the special adaptations each has for survival in the desert environment.

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Introduction - includes the following:

• To the Teacher
• Class Objectives
• Arizona Academic Standards Correlation
• Resources
• Vocabulary
• Activity Overview

Pre-Program Activities

• Animal Adaptations to the Desert
  (includes student handout)
  
• What's in a Habitat?
  (includes student handout: Who's At Home?)

Post-Program Activities

• Sonoran Desert Puppets and Masks
• Sonoran Desert ABCs
• In the Shade of the Saguaro
• Music at the Museum

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