In this Geography video, teachers are supported in guiding the children through an exploration of the physical geography and human uses of desert environments, using the Mojave Desert as a case study. Across two lessons, the children develop an understanding of the unique landscapes found in deserts and the different ways these environments are inhabited and used.

The video introduces iconic physical features such as sand dunes, mushroom rocks, mesas, natural arches, salt flats and the varied desert terrain found in the Mojave. These features are explained through erosion, evaporation and sediment movement. Teachers are supported in helping the children explore how deserts support recreation, tourism, settlement and infrastructure, from ghost towns to modern cities.

This video is part of the Kapow Primary’s Geography video resources, which provide guidance and support to help teachers develop confidence and subject knowledge.

See more of our Key stage 2 Geography scheme of work.

• Geography, Year 5, Would you like to live in the desert?, Lesson 3: What physical features are found in a desert?
• Geography, Year 5, Would you like to live in the desert?, Lesson 4: How can people use deserts?
• Geography, Year 5, Would you like to live in the desert?
• Geography, Year 5/6(A), Would you like to live in the desert?