Sahara Desert
Welcome to the Sahara Desert – the largest hot desert in the world! We cover the climate and landforms of the Sahara and then move on to meeting the many insects, birds, reptiles, and mammals that live in these harsh conditions. Find out about the many adaptations that allow plant and animal life to survive and thrive here, along with the people who have called the Sahara home for many millennia.
Video length: 31:25 minutes.
Worksheets
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WOW Facts About the Sahara Desert
Camel Close Up
Living in the Sahara – Cloze Worksheet
VFT Sahara Desert Video Breakdown
Draw A Scene
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Topics Covered In This Video
Location of the Sahara Desert
Fun facts about the Sahara Desert
Geography
Landforms of the Sahara
Oases
Climate
Plant life and its adaptations
Insects of the Sahara
Birds of the Sahara
Reptiles of the Sahara
Mammals of the Sahara
Camels
Berber people
Touareg people
Classroom Ideas
Food of Rome
Create a recipe for a dish seen in the video (uses fractions, measurements, + directions)
Greetings Around the Word
Explore different ways to greet people across various cultures (“Buongiorno” in Italy, bowing in Japan, saying “Hola” in Cuba, etc.).
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Listen to music from Italy.
Creative Writing
Write a story with Rome as the setting. The main character could be from another country (compare and contrast characters).
Create Quizzes
Students create a quiz based on the information presented for their peers. This can be used as a review for a test, or jigsaw class activity where students are responsible for teaching other students assigned topics.
Mapping
Have students print out a map of Rome and identify where the sites in the video are located.
Natural Wonders vs. Landmarks
Explore the concepts of natural wonders vs. manmade structures. Research how various landmarks around Rome were created.
Art History
Recreate famous pieces of art in Rome.
Local Festivals
Have students research Italian festivals at the local, state, and national levels.
Art and Social Studies
Draw a scene from the video you just watched.
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