Simple Studies: Desert Creatures
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- FTC-PEP · 2026-27
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- step-up-ftc-pep-2026-27 · v1.0.1
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- Review due · Low
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Product description
Explore the fascinating wildlife of the desert with your K–6 students—no prep needed!<br><br><i>Simple Studies: Desert Creatures</i> is a Charlotte Mason-inspired nature study based on <em>Desert Neighbors</em> by Edith M. Patch and Carroll Lane Fenton. With 13 open-and-go lessons, students will observe, draw, and learn through storytelling and hands-on exploration.<br><br>For Grades K–6 | <b>This is a digital only resource</b> | Other book(s) required<br>Published by: Simple Studies<br><br><a href="https://dsb-samples.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Simple-Studies-Desert-Creatures.pdf" onclick="window.open(this.href); return false;" rel="noopener noreferrer">View Sample</a><br><br><i>Simple Studies: Desert Creatures</i> brings the desert to life through 13 engaging lessons that explore animal life, ecology, anatomy, and art. Students will learn through narration, journaling, poetry, and hands-on activities—all centered around the vintage living book <em>Desert Neighbors</em> (1937).<br><br><b>Each lesson includes:</b><br><ul><li>A chapter reading prompt</li><li>Narration and discussion questions</li><li>Hand-drawn coloring pages</li><li>Picture book recommendations</li><li>Dictation and copywork exercises</li><li>Visual aids, research links, and video suggestions</li><li>Review questions</li></ul><br><b>Older students can explore further with:</b><br><ul><li>Field guide and nature journaling prompts</li><li>Real-life animal images for drawing</li><li>Snake and spider anatomy drills</li><li>Georgia O’Keeffe artist study & abstract painting guide</li><li>Optional final project</li></ul><br><b>Topics covered include:</b><br><ul><li>Desert ecology and zoology</li><li>Biology, mammalogy, ornithology, and anatomy</li><li>Literature, poetry, copywork, and US geography</li><li>Art history, abstract art, and nature study</li></ul>Includes all printable materials—just add <em>Desert Neighbors</em> by Edith M. Patch and Carroll Lane Fenton.
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- Step Up For Students
- Applies to
- FTC-PEP · 2026-27
- Effective dates
- Jul 1, 2026 — Jun 30, 2027
- Source last modified
- Jul 14, 2026
- Reviewed by Navigator
- Jul 23, 2026
- Review due
- Aug 14, 2026
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