Desert Deception: Believe It or Not?

GeoHistory
GeoLiteracy
GeoSTEM
Legacy
ELL
Lesson Plan Content
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).
Author: 
Dina Garrett
Grade Range: 
6-7
Duration: 
2 class periods
Lesson Materials
Teacher Instructions: 
application/pdf iconTeacher Instructions
Student Materials: 
application/pdf iconStudent Worksheets, Assessments, and Answer Keys
application/pdf iconWorld map
Materials to Assist Teachers and English Language Learners: 
application/pdf iconVocabulary Cards
application/pdf iconVocabulary Test
Standards
National Geography 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