Summary
Welcome to the land of hot sands and even hotter sun… and the land of snow dunes and permafrost! In this BrainPOP movie, Tim and Moby will be your guides through the weird and wonderful world of deserts. You’ll learn why deserts have extreme temperatures, what an oasis is, and what a cold desert is. Tim will show you how permanent high pressure systems around the planet lead to the dry air that forms deserts. And finally, you’ll discover how the plants and animals that live there have evolved to cope with their harsh habitats. Anyone else getting thirsty?
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Ages 7+
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
A few questions to talk through after watching Deserts:
- What is one new thing you learned about deserts?
- Can you explain it to a partner in your own words?
- Where might you see this in the real world?
- What is one question you still have?
Quick work-a-long
Try it:
- Write one sentence explaining deserts.
- Draw or give one example of your own.