Lesson 1: Foothills Timeline
Create a timeline of the North Desert Foothills area from earliest known habitation to the present time
Lesson 2: Critters of the Creek
Research the activity and habits of a particular Cave Creek area animal and its adaptations to the harsh desert climate
Lesson 3: Miners Tools of the Trade
Identify the tools used by a typical Desert Foothills miner (or prospector) during the late 1800s
Lesson 4: Heard it Through the Grapevine
Sort items to distinguish between primary and secondary historical sources
We also invite area teachers to share with us your own special lessons developed from a trip to our museum!
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