STEM Road Map Curriculum Series, you can!
Habitats in the United States
outlines a journey that will steer your students toward authentic problem solving while grounding them in integrated STEM disciplines. Like the other volumes in the series, this book is designed to meet the growing need to infuse real-world learning into K–12 classrooms.
Explain that there are different types of habitats in different parts of the U.S.
Explain how various habitats sustain animals and plants
Identify climatic characteristics of several habitats
Apply their knowledge of habitats to develop a reference guide about habitats in the U.S.
Utilize technology to gather research information and communicate
Identify technological advances and tools that scientists use to learn about sustainable systems
Design and construct models of habitats
Understand local weather patterns and make connections among weather patterns and plant and animal life where they live
STEM Road Map Curriculum Series is anchored in the Next Generation Science Standards, the Common Core State Standards, and the Framework for 21st Century Learning. In-depth and flexible,
can be used as a whole unit or in part to meet the needs of districts, schools, and teachers who are charting a course toward an integrated STEM approach.