+
Worksheet
Curated OER

Deserts of the World

For Students 4th - 6th
The major deserts of the world are labeled on this geography worksheet. An excellent map of the world showing where the deserts are located, is used along with a list of the 12 major deserts of the world. Very good!
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Operation Desert Learn

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students familiarize themselves with factors that contribute to the creation of deserts and where deserts are located. They research the adaptations that both plants and animals need to make in the harsh conditions. They explore the...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Oasis in the Desert

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the challenges of building a thriving human civilization in a desert environment. They design new technologies to assist people living in the desert.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Exploring the Biomes of South America

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders complete a five-week unit investigating the eight major biomes of South America. They conduct Internet research, collect short-term and long-term climate data, and create a HyperStudio slideshow stack about a selected biome...
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

Deadly Deserts

For Students 5th - 7th
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a passage regarding different deserts and answer 10 questions. The questions are a mix of true/false, short answer, and matching.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Utah's Biomes

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders discover what a biome is and study biomes that are native to Utah in this series of lessons. They examine how Utah's biomes have changed over time due to the influence of the Mormon pioneers and other human populations.
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

Biomes of the World

For Students 4th - 5th
For this biomes worksheet, students read an article on biomes and answer 10 multiple choice, short answer or true and false questions relating to biomes.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Native Americans ~ Biomes Web Quest/deserts

For Teachers 4th
Students identify the biomes of each region: mountains, forests, plains, tundra, desert. They identify and describe features of North American desert (Mojave, Sonoron, Great Basin. Chihuahaun). They identify what we are doing today is...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Desert Postcards

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students research characteristics of deserts. They present their findings in small groups to the class. Students utilize information learned about desert biomes, geography of the route of the Niger, and expeditions in their writing.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Nature, Red in Tooth and Claw

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the science and art of taxidermy, and research various biomes that could be depicted in museum displays. They synthesize their knowledge by creating dioramas that depict the diverse life forms typical of these biomes.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Protecting Holy Cows

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students study the interrelationships of organisms and their environments. They study ecological communities and determine what is necessary for survival. Students discuss and answer questions concerning a group's biome, habitat, food...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Elements of Biology: Biomes

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students describe the different types of biomes. In this biology instructional activity, students create a map of assigned biome with descriptive paragraphs. They share their findings to class.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Where's the Sand?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students identify the characteristics of deserts. In this geography lesson plan, students discuss the characteristics of a desert and label a map with the names of deserts.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

One Grain at a Time

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate deserts. In this geography lesson, students create a KWL chart about deserts and research information on deserts by using reference books. Students record the characteristics of deserts and the wildlife which lives...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Sand, Sand, Everywhere Sand

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students study the physical characteristics of four types of desert regions. In this desert regions lesson, students watch a video about deserts and discuss the deserts. Students compare the deserts and research the ways humans have...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Eco-Poetry

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the Earth's various biomes and ecosystems using Internet research. They create a multimedia poem using the photos, sounds, and vocabulary from their research.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Phoenix Growth and Environment

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students participate in a discussion dealing with the relationship between Phoenix's particular history of growth and the environment issues it faces today. They read and examine various documents and charts to propose possible solutions...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Close to Home

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders examine habitats for animals by creating their own in class environment.  For this environment lesson, 4th graders research the Internet for information on certain wild animals and the places in which they live....
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Feature Column: Virtual Field Trips

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students discover ways to stay healthy by utilizing Internet education software.  In this computer technology lesson, students investigate Internet programs that simulate a field trip by showing images and video.  Students...
+
Website
Other

Greatest Places: Namib

For Students 3rd - 8th
Explore the Namib Desert and learn about its location, the Skeleton Coast, mirages, and general information about this home to the highest sand dunes in the world.
+
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Continental Regions

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] A flipchart showing the different regions of the world: hot deserts, tundra, equatorial rainforest, Mediterranean, and also Irish landscapes. Some activities are included to present the vocabulary...
+
Handout
Center for Educational Technologies

Nasa: Classroom of the Future: Spheres: Biosphere

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this site to learn about the different areas of the biosphere, known as biomes.
+
Website
University of California

U.c. Berkeley Libraries: Plant Distribution Maps

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides a list of online maps of world vegetation such as biomes, forests and plants.
+
Website
Science Museum of Minnesota

Science Museum of Minnesota: Thinking Fountain: Habitat

For Students 3rd - 8th
Explore the basics of a few habitats and then create an ecocolumn--a simulated cross-section of a biome such as a rain forest--with your own environment.

Other popular searches