Lesson plan

Desert Deception: Believe It or Not?


GeoHistory GeoLiteracy GeoSTEM Legacy ELL

Description

In this lesson students create a climograph and learn how deserts can be found in various parts of the world. They will also learn about Hadley Cells and why there are deserts. This lesson includes adaptations for diverse learners (ELLs).

Duration

2 class periods

Author

Dina
Garrett

Standards

1: How to use maps and other geographic representations, tools, and technologies to acquire, process, and report information
8: The characteristics and distribution of ecosystems on Earth's surface
18: How to apply geography to interpret the present and plan for the future

Teacher Instructions

GarrettDeceptionT.pdf (197.41 KB)

Student Materials

GarrettDeceptionS.pdf (152.47 KB)
World-at.pdf (294.64 KB)

Materials To Assist Teachers and English Language Learners

Supplemental Files