FOURTH GRADE CLASSROOM PROGRAMS
The Asombro Institute can bring a bit of hands-on science and the desert to your classroom. All programs provide an opportunity for students to learn about science through hands-on activities. Each program is aligned with the New Mexico STEM Ready! science standards (including the Next Generation Science Standards) and Common Core mathematics and English Language Art standards, where appropriate. Please call the Asombro Institute office (575-524-3334) to schedule your classroom presentations.
- Where: In your classroom
- Cost*: $60 for first presentation; $30 for additional, same-day presentations (additional travel charges may apply for schools outside Las Cruces, NM – $25 + 45 cents per mile)
- Maximum Group Size: 1 class per presentation (exceptions on an individual basis)
- Length: Approximately one hour per presentation (some lessons are multi-day)
Asombro provides programming in all four science disciplines in the NGSS curriculum: life science; physical science; earth & space science; and engineering, technology, & applications of science. Please scroll down to see our specific program offerings. A brief description of the program and applicable science standards are listed for each lesson. Click the science standard to read more on the Next Generation Science Standards website.
*The regular cost of classroom programs is $100 per lesson. However, thanks to the generosity of our supporters, we are able to offer a reduced price of $60 for the first lesson and $30 for each additional, same-day program.
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Structure and Function of PlantsStudents will learn about the structures and functions of plants found in the Chihuahuan Desert. They will investigate the external structures of multiple plant species and discuss their functions in supporting the plants’ survival. Students will develop arguments about a structure of the creosote bush. Then, the class will discuss how the structures function together in a system to support the survival of the creosote bush.
SCIENCE STANDARDS ADDRESSED
Click here for a standards sheet with both science and common core standards. |
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Let it BlowStudents learn about wind erosion in the desert and use a kit of materials supplied by Asombro to test the effects of three different types of ground cover on dust created by wind erosion. They then design and test their own engineering solution to reduce soil erosion by wind.
SCIENCE STANDARDS ADDRESSED
Click here for a standards sheet with both science and common core standards. |
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Desert Stories: Desert Adaptations
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Desert Stories Preview
Take a look at what students experience during our fun and interactive Desert Stories lessons and learn more about the Asombro Institute for Science Education in this video.