Habitats: Deserts Activities

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Activity One - Deserts Habitats Collage

Activity 1

Desert Habitats Collage


  • Ar1/1.2 to use drawing, painting and sculpture to develop and share their ideas, experiences and imagination
  • Sc2/2.1b identify that most living things live in habitats to which they are suited and describe how different habitats provide for the basic needs of different kinds of animals and plants, and how they depend on each other
  • Sc2/2.1c identify and name a variety of plants and animals in their habitats, including microhabitat

Activity Two - Sahara Desert Map

Activity 2

Sahara Desert Map


  • Ge1/1.1a name and locate the world’s 7 continents and 5 oceans
  • Ge1/1.3a identify the location of hot and cold areas of the world in relation to the Equator and the North and South Poles
  • Ge1/1.4a use world maps, atlases and globes to identify the United Kingdom and its countries, as well as the countries, continents and oceans studied at this key stage

Activity Three - Desert Animal Adaptations

Activity 3

Desert Animal Adaptations


  • Sc2/2.1b identify that most living things live in habitats to which they are suited and describe how different habitats provide for the basic needs of different kinds of animals and plants, and how they depend on each other
  • Sc2/2.1c identify and name a variety of plants and animals in their habitats, including microhabitats
Activity Four - Sahara Desert Food Chains

Activity 4

Sahara Desert Food Chains


  • Sc2/2.1b identify that most living things live in habitats to which they are suited and describe how different habitats provide for the basic needs of different kinds of animals and plants, and how they depend on each other
  • Sc2/2.1c identify and name a variety of plants and animals in their habitats, including microhabitats
  • Sc2/2.1d describe how animals obtain their food from plants and other animals, using the idea of a simple food chain, and identify and name different sources of food

Activity Five - Investigation: Cacti Adaptations

Activity 5

Investigation: Cacti Adaptations


  • Sc2/1.3 performing simple tests
  • Sc2/1.5 using their observations and ideas to suggest answers to questions
  • Sc2/2.1b identify that most living things live in habitats to which they are suited
  • Sc2/2.1c identify and name a variety of plants and animals in their habitats, including microhabitat
Activity Six - Create A Desert

Activity 6

Create A Desert


  • Sc2/1.4 identifying and classifying
  • Sc2/1.5 using their observations and ideas to suggest answers to questions
  • Sc2/2.1c identify and name a variety of plants and animals in their habitats, including microhabitats
Documentaries

Sir David Attenborough: Planet Earth

Sir David Attenborough: The Life Collection

Theses series both have beautiful imagery and wonderful explanations about a range of animals in their different habitats.

Activity One - Deserts Habitats Collage

Activity 1
Desert Habitats Collage

Practical Resources:

Relation to Curriculum in England:

  • Sc2/2.1b identify that most living things live in habitats to which they are suited and describe how different habitats provide for the basic needs of different kinds of animals and plants, and how they depend on each other
  • Sc2/2.1c identify and name a variety of plants and animals in their habitats, including microhabitat
  • Ar1/1.2 to use drawing, painting and sculpture to develop and share their ideas, experiences and imagination

Downloads:


Activity Two - Sahara Desert Map

Activity 2
Sahara Desert Map

Practical Resources:

Relation to Curriculum in England:

  • Ge1/1.1a name and locate the world’s 7 continents and 5 oceans
  • Ge1/1.3a identify the location of hot and cold areas of the world in relation to the Equator and the North and South Poles
  • Ge1/1.4a use world maps, atlases and globes to identify the United Kingdom and its countries, as well as the countries, continents and oceans studied at this key stage

Downloads:


Activity Three - Desert Animal Adaptations

Activity 3
Desert Animal Adaptations

Practical Resources:

Relation to Curriculum in England:

  • Sc2/2.1b identify that most living things live in habitats to which they are suited and describe how different habitats provide for the basic needs of different kinds of animals and plants, and how they depend on each other
  • Sc2/2.1c identify and name a variety of plants and animals in their habitats, including microhabitats

Downloads:

Activity Four - Sahara Desert Food Chains

Activity 4
Sahara Desert Food Chains

Practical Resources:

Relation to Curriculum in England:

  • Sc2/2.1b identify that most living things live in habitats to which they are suited and describe how different habitats provide for the basic needs of different kinds of animals and plants, and how they depend on each other
  • Sc2/2.1c identify and name a variety of plants and animals in their habitats, including microhabitats
  • Sc2/2.1d describe how animals obtain their food from plants and other animals, using the idea of a simple food chain, and identify and name different sources of food

Downloads:


Activity Five - Investigation: Cacti Adaptations

Activity 5
Investigation: Cacti Adaptations

Practical Resources:

Relation to Curriculum in England:

  • Sc2/1.3 performing simple tests
  • Sc2/1.5 using their observations and ideas to suggest answers to questions
  • Sc2/2.1b identify that most living things live in habitats to which they are suited
  • Sc2/2.1c identify and name a variety of plants and animals in their habitats, including microhabitat

Downloads:

Activity Six - Create A Desert

Activity 6
Create A Desert

Practical Resources:

Relation to Curriculum in England:

  • Sc2/1.4 identifying and classifying
  • Sc2/1.5 using their observations and ideas to suggest answers to questions
  • Sc2/2.1cidentify and name a variety of plants and animals in their habitats, including microhabitats

Downloads:

Suggested Resources

How do I use these activities?

Creating a desert habitat collage can be a fun and educational activity for your child. By using desert plants, they can create their own desert and learn about the animals and climates that exist there. The Sahara Desert is known for its extreme heat and lack of rainfall, making it a challenging environment for animals to survive in. However, many species have adapted to these conditions and have developed unique ways to obtain food and water. By studying the food chains of the Sahara Desert, your child can gain a deeper understanding of the delicate balance that exists in this ecosystem.

This activity meets the National Curriculum standards for Art, Geography, and Science in England, making it a great addition to any classroom or homeschool curriculum. If you're looking for more educational activities for your child, be sure to check out Hands-On Education. They offer engaging and fun resources that cover a wide range of topics, including habitats like rainforests, oceans, the United Kingdom, and polar regions. With videos, activity sheets, and easy-to-understand lesson plans, Hands-On Education can support your child's learning journey.

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