SlideShare ist ein Scribd-Unternehmen logo
1 von 11
INQUIRY PROJECT #1 JOSHUA TREES
MY EXPERIENCE This summer I flew out to visit family in Palm Springs, California.   While I was in California my aunt and uncle took us sight-seeing to many different places.  One of the most interesting places they took us was to see the Joshua Trees in the Mojave Desert (approximately an hour out of Palm Springs).  We took a drive through the Joshua Tree National Park and it was an amazing sight and experience!
QUESTIONS Where are Joshua trees found? What are some characteristics of Joshua trees? What does the weather need to be like for these trees to grow? What is the history of these trees? What are some interesting facts about Joshua trees?
Connections with Standards ,[object Object],*Talk about the pollination process of the moth and Joshua trees. ,[object Object],*Talk about the climate in the Mojave Desert, how Joshua trees only grow in this type of climate and how other plants could not survive this weather.
Where can you find Joshua trees? Joshua trees grow best at elevations between 2,000 and 6,000 feet. They also prefer flat or gently sloping terrain, and are usually supplanted on steep hills within their range by blackbrush and other scrubs.  Joshua trees are ONLY found in areas of southwestern California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona. Taken from: http://www.livingdesert.org/plants/joshua_tree.asp
Characteristics of Joshua Trees ,[object Object]
Giant member of the Lily family
 Joshua trees have relatively short leaf blades and the bark is rough and grayish brown. Also have flower blooms during the months of February to late March
  It blooms from the terminal points of the stems and the flowers are arranged densely in the panicle or compound flower structure.
  Like all desert blooms, Joshua trees depend on just the perfect conditions: well-timed rains, and for the Joshua tree, a crisp winter freeze.
Some of their branches extend to 30 feet.

Weitere ähnliche Inhalte

Was ist angesagt?

Gardening sheet arbutus menziesii
Gardening sheet   arbutus menziesiiGardening sheet   arbutus menziesii
Gardening sheet arbutus menziesii
cvadheim
 
Gardening sheet lasthenia glabrata
Gardening sheet   lasthenia glabrataGardening sheet   lasthenia glabrata
Gardening sheet lasthenia glabrata
cvadheim
 

Was ist angesagt? (20)

Sahara Desert
Sahara DesertSahara Desert
Sahara Desert
 
Rosaceae family-Plant Taxonomy
Rosaceae family-Plant TaxonomyRosaceae family-Plant Taxonomy
Rosaceae family-Plant Taxonomy
 
Tropical Rainfroest by Marta Pardo
Tropical Rainfroest by Marta PardoTropical Rainfroest by Marta Pardo
Tropical Rainfroest by Marta Pardo
 
School Project / ppt presentation / Powerpoint /English Project
School Project / ppt presentation / Powerpoint /English ProjectSchool Project / ppt presentation / Powerpoint /English Project
School Project / ppt presentation / Powerpoint /English Project
 
Botanical garden field trip for blog
Botanical garden field trip for blogBotanical garden field trip for blog
Botanical garden field trip for blog
 
Texas symbols 1
Texas symbols 1Texas symbols 1
Texas symbols 1
 
Rosaceae
RosaceaeRosaceae
Rosaceae
 
Cyclamen
CyclamenCyclamen
Cyclamen
 
Pipile_pipile
Pipile_pipilePipile_pipile
Pipile_pipile
 
Let's Explore Texas
Let's Explore Texas Let's Explore Texas
Let's Explore Texas
 
Gardening sheet arbutus menziesii
Gardening sheet   arbutus menziesiiGardening sheet   arbutus menziesii
Gardening sheet arbutus menziesii
 
Garden Of The Groves Final
Garden Of The Groves FinalGarden Of The Groves Final
Garden Of The Groves Final
 
Naturescaping and Xeriscaping in the Texas Coastal Bend
Naturescaping and Xeriscaping in the Texas Coastal BendNaturescaping and Xeriscaping in the Texas Coastal Bend
Naturescaping and Xeriscaping in the Texas Coastal Bend
 
Slm
SlmSlm
Slm
 
Gardening sheet lasthenia glabrata
Gardening sheet   lasthenia glabrataGardening sheet   lasthenia glabrata
Gardening sheet lasthenia glabrata
 
Apple breeding
Apple breedingApple breeding
Apple breeding
 
Site Visit
Site VisitSite Visit
Site Visit
 
Plant identification
Plant identificationPlant identification
Plant identification
 
Leguminosae
LeguminosaeLeguminosae
Leguminosae
 
Howler Monkeys
Howler Monkeys Howler Monkeys
Howler Monkeys
 

Andere mochten auch

Andere mochten auch (6)

Psalm 92 commentary
Psalm 92 commentaryPsalm 92 commentary
Psalm 92 commentary
 
Having Healthy Attitudes in Marriage
Having Healthy Attitudes in MarriageHaving Healthy Attitudes in Marriage
Having Healthy Attitudes in Marriage
 
Palm tree christians
Palm tree christiansPalm tree christians
Palm tree christians
 
Excellent Qualities of Marriage
Excellent Qualities of MarriageExcellent Qualities of Marriage
Excellent Qualities of Marriage
 
Understanding Each Other in Marriage
Understanding Each Other in MarriageUnderstanding Each Other in Marriage
Understanding Each Other in Marriage
 
How to Become a Thought Leader in Your Niche
How to Become a Thought Leader in Your NicheHow to Become a Thought Leader in Your Niche
How to Become a Thought Leader in Your Niche
 

Ähnlich wie Educ373 Inquiry Project#1

Tropical rainforests power pt
Tropical rainforests power ptTropical rainforests power pt
Tropical rainforests power pt
Michael Gilliand
 
GreenToday-PaigeSmith
GreenToday-PaigeSmithGreenToday-PaigeSmith
GreenToday-PaigeSmith
Paige Smith
 
Assignment3 J Holbrook
Assignment3 J HolbrookAssignment3 J Holbrook
Assignment3 J Holbrook
guest37ead6
 
Forest Encyclopedia "Wonders of the forest" part 1
Forest Encyclopedia "Wonders of the forest" part 1Forest Encyclopedia "Wonders of the forest" part 1
Forest Encyclopedia "Wonders of the forest" part 1
Irina Volynets
 
The Wonderful Wonderous Tree
The Wonderful  Wonderous TreeThe Wonderful  Wonderous Tree
The Wonderful Wonderous Tree
Laura Amatulli
 
Rainforest Ecology
Rainforest EcologyRainforest Ecology
Rainforest Ecology
ERICA
 
Enbe project 01
Enbe project 01Enbe project 01
Enbe project 01
PK146
 
Aryan science2
Aryan science2Aryan science2
Aryan science2
aarryyaann
 

Ähnlich wie Educ373 Inquiry Project#1 (20)

Field biology39.ppt older version
Field biology39.ppt older versionField biology39.ppt older version
Field biology39.ppt older version
 
Rush Presentation
Rush PresentationRush Presentation
Rush Presentation
 
Presentation.pptx
Presentation.pptxPresentation.pptx
Presentation.pptx
 
Inquiry Proj1
Inquiry Proj1Inquiry Proj1
Inquiry Proj1
 
research paper
research paperresearch paper
research paper
 
Tropical rainforests power pt
Tropical rainforests power ptTropical rainforests power pt
Tropical rainforests power pt
 
Binomial Nomenclature
Binomial NomenclatureBinomial Nomenclature
Binomial Nomenclature
 
GreenToday-PaigeSmith
GreenToday-PaigeSmithGreenToday-PaigeSmith
GreenToday-PaigeSmith
 
Abel 2014.1
Abel 2014.1Abel 2014.1
Abel 2014.1
 
Assignment3 J Holbrook
Assignment3 J HolbrookAssignment3 J Holbrook
Assignment3 J Holbrook
 
Forest Encyclopedia "Wonders of the forest" part 1
Forest Encyclopedia "Wonders of the forest" part 1Forest Encyclopedia "Wonders of the forest" part 1
Forest Encyclopedia "Wonders of the forest" part 1
 
Geology of Lake Tahoe
Geology of Lake TahoeGeology of Lake Tahoe
Geology of Lake Tahoe
 
Rainforest
RainforestRainforest
Rainforest
 
Field assignment Lake Tahoe
Field assignment Lake TahoeField assignment Lake Tahoe
Field assignment Lake Tahoe
 
The Wonderful Wonderous Tree
The Wonderful  Wonderous TreeThe Wonderful  Wonderous Tree
The Wonderful Wonderous Tree
 
Rainforest Ecology
Rainforest EcologyRainforest Ecology
Rainforest Ecology
 
Enbe project 01
Enbe project 01Enbe project 01
Enbe project 01
 
Geology 103 Field assignment
Geology 103 Field assignmentGeology 103 Field assignment
Geology 103 Field assignment
 
NATURAL HISTORY OF THE COAST REDWOODS
NATURAL HISTORY OF THE COAST REDWOODSNATURAL HISTORY OF THE COAST REDWOODS
NATURAL HISTORY OF THE COAST REDWOODS
 
Aryan science2
Aryan science2Aryan science2
Aryan science2
 

Mehr von Lauren Banks

Educ373 Inquiry Project #3 & #4
Educ373 Inquiry Project #3 & #4Educ373 Inquiry Project #3 & #4
Educ373 Inquiry Project #3 & #4
Lauren Banks
 
Educ373 Inquiry Project #1
Educ373 Inquiry Project #1Educ373 Inquiry Project #1
Educ373 Inquiry Project #1
Lauren Banks
 
Educ357 Inquiry Project #1
Educ357 Inquiry Project #1Educ357 Inquiry Project #1
Educ357 Inquiry Project #1
Lauren Banks
 
Educ357 Inquiry Project#4
Educ357 Inquiry Project#4Educ357 Inquiry Project#4
Educ357 Inquiry Project#4
Lauren Banks
 
Educ357 Indicator Activity#4
Educ357 Indicator Activity#4Educ357 Indicator Activity#4
Educ357 Indicator Activity#4
Lauren Banks
 
Educ357 Indicator Activity#2
Educ357 Indicator Activity#2Educ357 Indicator Activity#2
Educ357 Indicator Activity#2
Lauren Banks
 
Educ357 Indicator Activity#1
Educ357 Indicator Activity#1Educ357 Indicator Activity#1
Educ357 Indicator Activity#1
Lauren Banks
 
Educ373 Indicator Activity#1
Educ373 Indicator Activity#1Educ373 Indicator Activity#1
Educ373 Indicator Activity#1
Lauren Banks
 
Educ373 Week Long Lesson Plan
Educ373 Week Long Lesson PlanEduc373 Week Long Lesson Plan
Educ373 Week Long Lesson Plan
Lauren Banks
 
Educ357 Week Long Lesson Plan
Educ357 Week Long Lesson PlanEduc357 Week Long Lesson Plan
Educ357 Week Long Lesson Plan
Lauren Banks
 
Educ373 Indicator Activity #3
Educ373 Indicator Activity #3Educ373 Indicator Activity #3
Educ373 Indicator Activity #3
Lauren Banks
 

Mehr von Lauren Banks (11)

Educ373 Inquiry Project #3 & #4
Educ373 Inquiry Project #3 & #4Educ373 Inquiry Project #3 & #4
Educ373 Inquiry Project #3 & #4
 
Educ373 Inquiry Project #1
Educ373 Inquiry Project #1Educ373 Inquiry Project #1
Educ373 Inquiry Project #1
 
Educ357 Inquiry Project #1
Educ357 Inquiry Project #1Educ357 Inquiry Project #1
Educ357 Inquiry Project #1
 
Educ357 Inquiry Project#4
Educ357 Inquiry Project#4Educ357 Inquiry Project#4
Educ357 Inquiry Project#4
 
Educ357 Indicator Activity#4
Educ357 Indicator Activity#4Educ357 Indicator Activity#4
Educ357 Indicator Activity#4
 
Educ357 Indicator Activity#2
Educ357 Indicator Activity#2Educ357 Indicator Activity#2
Educ357 Indicator Activity#2
 
Educ357 Indicator Activity#1
Educ357 Indicator Activity#1Educ357 Indicator Activity#1
Educ357 Indicator Activity#1
 
Educ373 Indicator Activity#1
Educ373 Indicator Activity#1Educ373 Indicator Activity#1
Educ373 Indicator Activity#1
 
Educ373 Week Long Lesson Plan
Educ373 Week Long Lesson PlanEduc373 Week Long Lesson Plan
Educ373 Week Long Lesson Plan
 
Educ357 Week Long Lesson Plan
Educ357 Week Long Lesson PlanEduc357 Week Long Lesson Plan
Educ357 Week Long Lesson Plan
 
Educ373 Indicator Activity #3
Educ373 Indicator Activity #3Educ373 Indicator Activity #3
Educ373 Indicator Activity #3
 

Kürzlich hochgeladen

sample sample sample sample sample sample
sample sample sample sample sample samplesample sample sample sample sample sample
sample sample sample sample sample sample
Casey Keith
 
sample sample sample sample sample sample
sample sample sample sample sample samplesample sample sample sample sample sample
sample sample sample sample sample sample
Casey Keith
 
Study Consultants in Lahore || 📞03094429236
Study Consultants in Lahore || 📞03094429236Study Consultants in Lahore || 📞03094429236
Study Consultants in Lahore || 📞03094429236
Sherazi Tours
 
Sample sample sample sample sample sample
Sample sample sample sample sample sampleSample sample sample sample sample sample
Sample sample sample sample sample sample
Casey Keith
 

Kürzlich hochgeladen (20)

sample sample sample sample sample sample
sample sample sample sample sample samplesample sample sample sample sample sample
sample sample sample sample sample sample
 
sample sample sample sample sample sample
sample sample sample sample sample samplesample sample sample sample sample sample
sample sample sample sample sample sample
 
Top travel agency in panchkula - Best travel agents in panchkula
Top  travel agency in panchkula - Best travel agents in panchkulaTop  travel agency in panchkula - Best travel agents in panchkula
Top travel agency in panchkula - Best travel agents in panchkula
 
Hire 💕 8617697112 Chamba Call Girls Service Call Girls Agency
Hire 💕 8617697112 Chamba Call Girls Service Call Girls AgencyHire 💕 8617697112 Chamba Call Girls Service Call Girls Agency
Hire 💕 8617697112 Chamba Call Girls Service Call Girls Agency
 
2k Shots ≽ 9205541914 ≼ Call Girls In Uttam Nagar (Delhi)
2k Shots ≽ 9205541914 ≼ Call Girls In Uttam Nagar (Delhi)2k Shots ≽ 9205541914 ≼ Call Girls In Uttam Nagar (Delhi)
2k Shots ≽ 9205541914 ≼ Call Girls In Uttam Nagar (Delhi)
 
❤Personal Contact Number Varanasi Call Girls 8617697112💦✅.
❤Personal Contact Number Varanasi Call Girls 8617697112💦✅.❤Personal Contact Number Varanasi Call Girls 8617697112💦✅.
❤Personal Contact Number Varanasi Call Girls 8617697112💦✅.
 
ITALY - Visa Options for expats and digital nomads
ITALY - Visa Options for expats and digital nomadsITALY - Visa Options for expats and digital nomads
ITALY - Visa Options for expats and digital nomads
 
WhatsApp Chat: 📞 8617697112 Hire Call Girls Cooch Behar For a Sensual Sex Exp...
WhatsApp Chat: 📞 8617697112 Hire Call Girls Cooch Behar For a Sensual Sex Exp...WhatsApp Chat: 📞 8617697112 Hire Call Girls Cooch Behar For a Sensual Sex Exp...
WhatsApp Chat: 📞 8617697112 Hire Call Girls Cooch Behar For a Sensual Sex Exp...
 
WhatsApp Chat: 📞 8617697112 Independent Call Girls in Darjeeling
WhatsApp Chat: 📞 8617697112 Independent Call Girls in DarjeelingWhatsApp Chat: 📞 8617697112 Independent Call Girls in Darjeeling
WhatsApp Chat: 📞 8617697112 Independent Call Girls in Darjeeling
 
Genuine 8250077686 Hot and Beautiful 💕 Diu Escorts call Girls
Genuine 8250077686 Hot and Beautiful 💕 Diu Escorts call GirlsGenuine 8250077686 Hot and Beautiful 💕 Diu Escorts call Girls
Genuine 8250077686 Hot and Beautiful 💕 Diu Escorts call Girls
 
DEHRADUN, uttarakhand, Uttarakhand tourism .pptx
DEHRADUN, uttarakhand, Uttarakhand tourism .pptxDEHRADUN, uttarakhand, Uttarakhand tourism .pptx
DEHRADUN, uttarakhand, Uttarakhand tourism .pptx
 
Study Consultants in Lahore || 📞03094429236
Study Consultants in Lahore || 📞03094429236Study Consultants in Lahore || 📞03094429236
Study Consultants in Lahore || 📞03094429236
 
visa consultant | 📞📞 03094429236 || Best Study Visa Consultant
visa consultant | 📞📞 03094429236 || Best Study Visa Consultantvisa consultant | 📞📞 03094429236 || Best Study Visa Consultant
visa consultant | 📞📞 03094429236 || Best Study Visa Consultant
 
9 Days Kenya Ultimate Safari Odyssey with Kibera Holiday Safaris
9 Days Kenya Ultimate Safari Odyssey with Kibera Holiday Safaris9 Days Kenya Ultimate Safari Odyssey with Kibera Holiday Safaris
9 Days Kenya Ultimate Safari Odyssey with Kibera Holiday Safaris
 
Jhargram call girls 📞 8617697112 At Low Cost Cash Payment Booking
Jhargram call girls 📞 8617697112 At Low Cost Cash Payment BookingJhargram call girls 📞 8617697112 At Low Cost Cash Payment Booking
Jhargram call girls 📞 8617697112 At Low Cost Cash Payment Booking
 
A tour of African gastronomy - World Tourism Organization
A tour of African gastronomy - World Tourism OrganizationA tour of African gastronomy - World Tourism Organization
A tour of African gastronomy - World Tourism Organization
 
2k Shots ≽ 9205541914 ≼ Call Girls In Tagore Garden (Delhi)
2k Shots ≽ 9205541914 ≼ Call Girls In Tagore Garden (Delhi)2k Shots ≽ 9205541914 ≼ Call Girls In Tagore Garden (Delhi)
2k Shots ≽ 9205541914 ≼ Call Girls In Tagore Garden (Delhi)
 
Sample sample sample sample sample sample
Sample sample sample sample sample sampleSample sample sample sample sample sample
Sample sample sample sample sample sample
 
Genuine 8250077686 Hot and Beautiful 💕 Visakhapatnam Escorts call Girls
Genuine 8250077686 Hot and Beautiful 💕 Visakhapatnam Escorts call GirlsGenuine 8250077686 Hot and Beautiful 💕 Visakhapatnam Escorts call Girls
Genuine 8250077686 Hot and Beautiful 💕 Visakhapatnam Escorts call Girls
 
Discover Mathura And Vrindavan A Spritual Journey.pdf
Discover Mathura And Vrindavan A Spritual Journey.pdfDiscover Mathura And Vrindavan A Spritual Journey.pdf
Discover Mathura And Vrindavan A Spritual Journey.pdf
 

Educ373 Inquiry Project#1

  • 1. INQUIRY PROJECT #1 JOSHUA TREES
  • 2. MY EXPERIENCE This summer I flew out to visit family in Palm Springs, California. While I was in California my aunt and uncle took us sight-seeing to many different places. One of the most interesting places they took us was to see the Joshua Trees in the Mojave Desert (approximately an hour out of Palm Springs). We took a drive through the Joshua Tree National Park and it was an amazing sight and experience!
  • 3. QUESTIONS Where are Joshua trees found? What are some characteristics of Joshua trees? What does the weather need to be like for these trees to grow? What is the history of these trees? What are some interesting facts about Joshua trees?
  • 4.
  • 5. Where can you find Joshua trees? Joshua trees grow best at elevations between 2,000 and 6,000 feet. They also prefer flat or gently sloping terrain, and are usually supplanted on steep hills within their range by blackbrush and other scrubs. Joshua trees are ONLY found in areas of southwestern California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona. Taken from: http://www.livingdesert.org/plants/joshua_tree.asp
  • 6.
  • 7. Giant member of the Lily family
  • 8. Joshua trees have relatively short leaf blades and the bark is rough and grayish brown. Also have flower blooms during the months of February to late March
  • 9. It blooms from the terminal points of the stems and the flowers are arranged densely in the panicle or compound flower structure.
  • 10. Like all desert blooms, Joshua trees depend on just the perfect conditions: well-timed rains, and for the Joshua tree, a crisp winter freeze.
  • 11. Some of their branches extend to 30 feet.
  • 12. The Joshua tree has a special relationship with its pollinator, the yucca moth.Taken from: http://www.livingdesert.org/plants/joshua_tree.asp
  • 13.
  • 14. Temperatures are most comfortable in the spring and fall, with an average high/low of 85 and 50°F (29 and 10°C) respectively.
  • 15. Winter brings cooler days, around 60°F (15°C), and freezing nights.
  • 16. It occasionally snows at higher elevations. Summers are hot, over 100°F (38°C) during the day and not cooling much below 85°F (29°C) until the early hours of the morning. Taken from: http://www.nps.gov/jotr/index.htm
  • 17. History of the Trees It is said that Mormon pioneers named the species Joshua trees for the biblical figure Joshua, because the trees uplifted limbs reminded them of Joshua praying and pointing to the heavens. The Joshua tree was also recognized by American Indians for its useful properties: tough leaves were worked into baskets and sandals, and flower buds and raw or roasted seeds made a healthy addition to the diet. Taken from: http://www.nps.gov/archive/moja/mojaanjt.htm
  • 18.
  • 19. These “trees” do not have growth rings like you would find in an oak or pine. This makes aging difficult, but you can divide the height of a Joshua tree by the average annual growth of one-half inch to get a rough estimate.
  • 20. These trees are an important part of the Mojave Desert ecosystem, providing habitat for numerous birds, mammals, insects, and lizards.
  • 21. Joshua trees have such a wide range of shapes, with bent and contorted branches, that it seems no two plants are alike.
  • 22. It is hard to watch an hour of television without seeing a Joshua tree. Many commercials, movies, photo shoots are done in the land of the Joshua trees because of its beauty.Taken from: all websites on resource page
  • 23. The Loraxby dr. SEUss The artwork that Dr. Seuss does in the book, The Lorax, resembles Joshua trees. If you look at the pictures of his trees, you can see how he depicts similarities of the Joshua tree. This book is about the Once-ler describing the results of a local pollution problem. You could take the lesson in this book and turn it into another science lesson on pollution and the problems it causes. The reason I chose this book for a Joshua tree lesson is only because of the artwork.
  • 24.