Free: Draw Joshua Tree

by Joshua Tree National Park

In this program, a ranger leads a drawing activity of the Mojave Desert while focusing on plant and animal adaptations. This is a great follow-up to Plants and Animals of Joshua Tree. Prior to the program, students will need to gather common materials in preparation for the program.

Necessary Materials:

-sharpened colored pencils or crayons: green, brown, yellow, blue, orange, black

-1 clean piece of 8.5x11" white paper (any paper will work as long as one side is clean)

Program Rating

based on 21 evaluation(s).

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About This Program

Cost

Point to Point: $0.00
Point to Point Premium: $0.00

FREE!

IMPORTANT: When selecting Program Delivery Mode, please select the mode that works best for your class and/or participants. Members must provide Joshua Tree National Park with the connection link. Please check your email for a confirmation from a Joshua Tree National Park ranger requesting a program link.

Length

40 minutes, plus time for Q&A

Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Adult Learners, Homeschool/Family Public Library: Library Patrons, Library Staff

Minimum participants:

Maximum participants:

There is no maximum, but for optimum interactivity, we suggest one class size per session.

Primary Disciplines

Community Interests, Sciences

Program Delivery Mode

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Booking Information

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Provider's Cancellation Policy

Cancellations and reschedules must be made three days in advance of your confirmed program. Please email jotr_education@nps.gov to confirm your cancellation. Thank you.

About This Provider

Joshua Tree National Park

Yucca Valley, CA
United States

Two distinct desert ecosystems, the Mojave and the Colorado, come together in Joshua Tree National Park. A fascinating variety of plants and animals make their homes in a land sculpted by strong winds and occasional rainstorms. Dark night skies, a rich cultural history, and surreal geologic features add to the wonder of this vast wilderness in southern California.

Contact:
Joshua Tree National Park
jotr_education@nps.gov
7603673012

Program Details

Format

* Students should have all materials prepared prior to program start
1. Students will follow the guided instructions of the ranger, who will be completing all aspects of the drawing while using a document camera so students can see each step
2. Students will listen and see each step to draw different plants and animals while understanding the adaptations that explain different characteristics of those plants and animals
4. After creating their Mojave desert masterpieces, students will have the opportunity to show their work to the ranger and classmates through their camera
5. Time is allowed for questions and answers.

Objectives

The participants will:
-learn several different plant and animals names and their desert adaptations in Joshua Tree National Park
-follow directions to draw recognizable features
-create their own Mojave desert landscape