Desert adaptations, Plant and animal adaptations, Hot deserts, Desert ecosystems

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In this 2 hour lesson, pupils learn how animals and plants have adapted to survive in the hostile desert environment. A guided reading exercise introduces the various strategies plants use to preserve water, and deal with the extreme temperatures. Pupils then label a diagram of the Saguaro Cactus and explain how these adaptations help the plant to survive. A short video resource is included to highlight the features of opportunistic vegetation such as the resurrection plant. Finally pupils complete a worksheet focusing on the camel and fennec fox, in which they match up the animals adaptations to their purpose.

Workbook pintables are provided which follow the PowerPoint lesson. Multiple choice checking for understanding slides are included, as well as links and videos to allow pupils to secure their learning at home.

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Desert Ecosystems

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