Y5/6 (A): Would you like to live in the desert?
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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
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Y5/6 (A): Lesson 1: What is a hot desert biome?
- To summarise the characteristics of a desert biome.
Y5/6 (A): Lesson 2: Where are deserts located?
- To locate and explore features of deserts.
Y5/6 (A): Lesson 3: What physical features are found in a desert?
- To describe the physical features of a desert environment.
Y5/6 (A): Lesson 4: How can people use deserts?
- To explain the different ways humans can use deserts.
Y5/6 (A): Lesson 5: What are the threats to deserts?
- To describe some of the threats of desert environments.
Y5/6 (A): Lesson 6: Would you like to live in the desert?
- To explore the similarities and differences between two physical environments.
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Unit resources

Knowledge organiser: Geography – Y5 Would you like to live in the desert?
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Vocabulary display – Geography Y5: Would you like to live in the desert?
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