Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to understand the basic concepts of biology related to animals and plants that existed in the wild west during the 1800s, and how they were important for the survival of people during that time.

Materials and Prep

Materials: Paper, pencils, coloring materials

Prep: None

Activities

• Draw and color your favorite wild west animal or plant. Write a sentence about why you chose it.

• Imagine you are a cowboy or cowgirl in the 1800s. Draw and label the things you would need from nature to survive.

• Research and draw a picture of a plant or animal that was important for survival in the wild west. Write a sentence about why it was important.

First Grade Talking Points

• "In the wild west, people needed to use plants and animals to help them survive. They used animals for transportation and food, and they used plants for medicine and building materials."
• "One important animal in the wild west was the horse. Cowboys and cowgirls used horses for traveling long distances and herding cattle."
• "Plants like sagebrush and cactus were important for providing food and shelter in the harsh desert environment of the wild west."