Life in the hot desert

This resource focuses on life in hot deserts. Students follow the step-by-step research instructions to complete this investigation activity that asks them to create a presentation on a hot desert. The research can be presented in a variety of ways according to student preference.

This investigation can be completed as a homework project over a number of weeks and students are provided with extension tasks which they could use to develop their knowledge. An assessment grid is included to allow for self, peer and teacher comments.