Begin by introducing the concept of deserts as environments with very little water. Discuss how they can be hot during the day and cold at night.

Engage students with a brief discussion on how plants and animals adapt to survive in desert conditions.

Explain the unique characteristics of deserts, emphasizing the minimal rainfall and extreme temperatures.

Introduce desert plants like cacti and animals such as lizards and snakes, highlighting their adaptations.

Watch the video 'Desert Wonders: Earth's Driest Places' to see real-life examples of desert environments and adaptations.

Discuss how different species meet their needs for food, water, and shelter in the desert.

Have students create a model of a desert environment using sand, toy animals, and plants to demonstrate how living things adapt.

Encourage students to explain the adaptations of their chosen plants and animals.

Assign students to draw a desert scene, labeling the plants and animals and describing their adaptations.

Conduct a class discussion to review the key concepts of desert environments and adaptations.

Ask students to share their drawings and explain the adaptations they depicted.

Review the learning objectives and discuss how each was met during the lesson.

Encourage students to reflect on what they found most interesting about desert environments.

Use the assessment 'How Plants Change the Environment' to evaluate students' understanding of plant adaptations in deserts.

Extend learning by exploring how animals like camels adapt to desert life using the video 'Where Plants and Animals Live'.