Unit outcomes
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).
Suggested prior learning
Y5/6 (A): What is life like in the Alps?
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Y5/6 (A): Lesson 1: What is a hot desert biome?
Y5/6 (A): Lesson 2: Where are deserts located?
Y5/6 (A): Lesson 3: What physical features are found in a desert?
Y5/6 (A): Lesson 4: How can people use deserts?
Y5/6 (A): Lesson 5: What are the threats to deserts?
Y5/6 (A): Lesson 6: Would you like to live in the desert?
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Assessment – Geography Y5/6 (A): Would you like to live in the desert?
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