Seminar: Wildlife, Plants, and Habitats of the Southwest
Program: DINÉ
Subject Area: Other
Grade Level: Kindergarten
Year of Publication: 2022
Abstract
The content of my curriculum will be about the elevation zone between 4,000 to 8,000 feet because this is the elevation range that the Kayenta region encompasses. This region has a semi-arid to arid climate, and this causes certain plants to grow within each elevation range. Plants like juniper, cliffrose, Rabbitbrush, and cacti grow sparsely. The climate affects the number of plants found in this region, and the wildlife is affected by the encroachment of Navajo livestock like sheep, cattle, and horses. When wildlife is seen near human populations, it is because they are in search of food and water. Wildlife like rabbits, jackrabbits, coyotes, foxes, and bobcats are becoming more visible because humans have invaded or encroached upon their environment.