Habitat: Deserts
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| Habitat: Deserts |
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Description:
| Learn about the climate and general characteristics of desert habitats that are located on several continents. There is information about the Great Basin in Utah, a cold desert. Includes maps and charts. There are links to eThemes Resources on desert animals, desert survival, and an overview of habitats. |
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Grade Level:
| 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
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Resource Links:
| The Desert Biome
This site from Missouri Botanical Gardens is all about deserts. Learn where they are found and what lives in them. Use the links on the left.
Deserts
A description of the different types of deserts and the climate found there.
The Life & Love of Sand Dunes
This page has wonderful photographs of sand dunes with an explanation of how they are formed.
Exploring Deserts
This ThinkQuest tells about desertification, types of deserts, dangers of deserts, and more. Also includes a map of the world's deserts.
Desert Destination and Climate
This ThinkQuest tells all about desert climates, animals, plants, and the future of deserts. "Rack Your Brain" is a desert quiz. The subject headings at the top are links to these topics.
Fact Monster: Principal Deserts of the World
This chart gives the location, size, and topography of the world's major deserts.
Lonely Planet: Deserts
This map shows some of the deserts in the world. Click on a desert to learn more. Not many facts, but clear descriptions of the land and area.
Nomads by Choice
This site is about nomads who live in the Sahara Desert. Read about their way of life.
Ask Earl: Cacti
Learn how cacti are able to survive in the desert.
Cyberzoo: Desert
This site about the desert includes the types of animals and plants that are found in this biome and the type of weather that occurs.
Ecology and Climate of the Great Basin
Advance through this site to learn more about the Great Basin in Utah.
Utah's Desert Flowering Plants
This site has many pictures of the types of plants that thrive in Utah's desert.
Enchanted Learning: Desert Habitats
Read about different types of deserts and where they are located. There is also a lot of information about the types of animals that live in deserts.
Which Utah Biome Is This?
This lesson plan has students use the library to research different biomes.
Great Basin National Park
Use the links on the left to read about the animals and plants that live in Utah's Great Basin National Park, which is a cold desert.
eThemes Resource: Animals: Desert
These sites are about the different animals that live in desert habitats. These creatures can be found in deserts in North and South America, Africa, and Asia. Sites include images, video, and audio. eThemes Resources on desert habitats, desert survival, and food chains are included.
eThemes Resource: Desert: Survival Skills
These sites offer tips on how to survive in the desert. Topics include preparation, supplies, and what to do if you become stranded. Includes information about the Paris-Dakar Rally race that goes through the Sahara Desert. Includes links to eThemes Resources on desert habitats and desert animals.
eThemes Resource: Habitat: An Overview
This resource covers the different ecosystems on our planet. Find out how these biomes differ, what characteristics make them unique, and where they are located. Includes a map of the different habitats found in Missouri. There are links to eThemes Resources on specific habitats plus one on animal food chains. There is an eMINTS WebQuest linked about animals and their habitats.
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Education Standards:
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MO Standards:
1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.8, 1.10, 3.1, 3.2, 3.4, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 4.3, 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 3, 4, 8, 2, 5, 7
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