Our biology curriculum guide explores plant and animal life sciences. It focuses on the similarities and differences in plant and animal cell structure, the basic parts and functions of plants, leaves, and flowers, animal classification, and animal adaptations for life in the desert. A unit overview provides general information concerning the specific topic and follow-up activities supplement the lesson. Content standards and benchmarks (specific to New Mexico), a glossary, and additional resources are also provided.

The middle school curriculum guide is available for download in Microsoft Word (.doc) or Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) formats. It is also available as complete documents or broken down into chapters.

Microsoft Word Format
Complete Curriculum [2256k]
Table of Contents and Introduction [251k]
Characteristics of Life [565k]
Plant Life [542k]
Animal Life [1563k]
Benchmarks, Glossary and Resources [295k]

Adobe Acrobat Format
Complete Curriculum [6838k]
Table of Contents and Introduction [390k]
Characteristics of Life [555k]
Plant Life [634k]
Animal Life [6356k]
Benchmarks, Glossary and Resources [426k]

For more information on the park’s education programs, write, call, or e-mail the addresses below:

Education Specialist
Carlsbad Caverns National Park
3225 National Parks Highway
Carlsbad, NM 88220

505.785.3127

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