Deserts — Themed Week Pack
Five-day pack on the world's deserts — what makes a place a desert (it's not just heat), the major deserts, animal and plant adaptations, human cultures of the desert, and desertification.
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Page count: 8. Print-ready PDF — letter / A4 friendly. Click image to see all pages.
Learning objective
Define what makes a desert (low rainfall, not necessarily heat), identify the major deserts, understand specific animal and plant adaptations to extreme conditions, and engage with desert cultures.
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