Deserts

Synopsis:

Deserts explores different types of deserts, their characteristics, and how they are formed. It also discusses the various adaptations of plants and animals that enable them to survive in harsh desert environments.

Curriculum link:

Science

Key Concepts:

• Deserts are places where there is very little rainfall (less than 40 millimetres per year) • There are different types of deserts, with each type forming in a unique way and having a certain set of characteristics • It is difficult for living things to survive in deserts, but some plants and animals are able to do so because they are well adapted to this environment

Reading Strategies:

Comparing and contrasting information

Extent:

32

Supporting Materials:

Lesson Plan - Deserts