Pupils who are secure will be able to:

• Identify the lines of latitude where hot desert biomes are located.
• Describe the characteristics of a hot desert biome.
• Locate the largest deserts in each continent.
• Describe ways the Mojave Desert is used.
• Name and describe the physical features found in a desert.
• Identify how humans use the desert.
• Explain how human activity may contribute to the changing climate and landscape of a desert.
• Recognise that the Mojave Desert has a different time zone to the UK.
• Describe some of the threats to deserts.
• Give the benefits and drawbacks of living in a desert environment.
• Identify characteristics of two contrasting biomes and compare land use.
• Discussing if a desert environment is hospitable and why.

Lessons 2 and 6 require a device (one between two).