Desert Biome: Life Cycle and Parts of a Saguaro Cactus
Use this Saguaro Life Cycle set to support your desert biome or life science studies. Students explore how a saguaro cactus grows and changes over time, from a tiny seed to a towering plant that supports the desert ecosystem, and how it is adapted for life in the desert habitat. This resource pairs well with The Cactus Hotel by Brenda Z. Guiberson.
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Life Cycle Poster and Sequencing Mat with Cards
- Full-color poster (8.5 × 11") showing the stages: seed, seedling, young cactus, flowering cactus, and mature cactus
- Sequencing cards and mat for building the life cycle in order
- Can be used for group instruction, independent work, or science centers
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Life Cycle 3-Part Cards and Description Cards
- Montessori-style 3-part cards for each life cycle stage: image, label, and control card
- Matching description cards for reading and comprehension work
- Black-and-white versions included for student-created booklets or coloring activities
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Parts of a Saguaro 3-Part Cards and Descriptions
- 3-part cards for cactus features: stem, arms, spines, flowers, fruit, and roots
- Supports learning about plant structures and how they help the saguaro adapt to the desert environment
- Black-and-white versions included for coloring or project work
🌱🌏 Part of The Trillium Biomes Curriculum 🌎 🌱
The Trillium Biomes Curriculum supports background knowledge and vocabulary development through content-rich, coherent science and geography instruction. Children build conceptual understanding of ecosystems by exploring how living and nonliving elements interact within natural systems. Designed for developmentally appropriate, inquiry-based learning, the materials integrate science, geography, and language development while helping children develop a sense of place and connection to the natural world.
