Kick off your Wild West unit with this engaging, no-prep Day 1 lesson! Students explore the rugged geography of the New Mexico Territory and Arizona deserts through a visual hook, guided slide discussion, short desert videos, hands-on vocabulary matching, and an exit ticket. What’s Included:5E-aligned 50-minute plan (Hook → Guided Exploration → Video → Vocabulary → Wrap-Up)Ready-to-project Google Slides™ (8 slides with speaker notes, discussion prompts & examples)Printable student worksheet (phy