沙漠奇觀：探索動物棲息地和分類

In this one time class, students will take a deep dive into the desert habitat and learn about the different animals that live there and how to classify them. Our class will include an interactive Nearpod lesson, vocabulary, songs, and a short story. Each learner will also receive additional handouts and activities to extend their learning at home. 

Sample Schedule: 
5 minutes: Welcome and Intro of Lesson
15 minutes- Mini Lesson
5 minutes- Review/Closing

Students will learn: 

-Ecosystem Understanding: Students will learn about the unique characteristics of desert ecosystems, including the challenges animals face in these harsh environments and the adaptations they have developed to survive.

-Animal Identification and Classification: Students will become proficient in identifying and classifying desert animals based on their physical features, behaviors, and habitats. They will learn about the different taxonomic groups and how animals are classified scientifically.

-Communication Skills: Students will improve their ability to communicate scientific information effectively through discussions about desert animals, habitats, and classification.

-Mapping and Geography: Students may learn about the geographical distribution of desert ecosystems around the world, as well as how animals adapt to different desert regions.

Please note that Nearpod and Kahoot activities will be student paced interactive activities and do not require accounts to be made. Students will enter the access code to participate.