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Hot deserts

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Why this, why now

This unit teaches pupils about the location, characterisitics, opprtunities and challenges associated with one global environment, either hot deserts or cold environments. Pupils will also learn about plant and animal adaptation and about issues facing their chosen environment.

Prior knowledge requirements

  • Ardaydu waa inay yaqaanaan aasaaska maadada.
  • Ardaydu waa inay awoodaan inay raacaan tilmaamo fudud.
Unit 14 / 26

Hot deserts

This unit teaches pupils about the location, characterisitics, opprtunities and challenges associated with one global environment, either hot deserts or cold environments. Pupils will also learn about plant and animal adaptation and about issues facing their chosen environment.

5 lessons
  1. Plant and animal adaptations, issues relating to biodiversity
  2. Desertification – causes and strategies
  3. The interdependence of biotic and abiotic components in hot deserts
  4. Development opportunities and challenges in the Kalahari Desert
  5. Location and physical characteristics of hot deserts