Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: Mojave Desert Animals and Plants

For Students 4th - 8th
Describes characteristics and adaptations of plants and animals that are able to survive in the Mojave Desert and a list of each.
Unit Plan
The Wild Classroom

The Wild Classroom: Biomes of the World: Desert Scrub Biome

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the desert scrub ecosystem. Find out about plants, animals, adaptations, and conservation efforts.
Lesson Plan
Utah Education Network

Uen: Trb 4:5 Investigation 5 Desert Dynamics

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders will understand how plants and animals adapt to their environment.
Handout
World Wildlife Fund for Nature

World Wildlife Fund: Our Earth: Ecoregions: Habitats: Deserts

For Students 3rd - 5th
An overview of the climate conditions of deserts. Includes examples of plants and the adaptations that allow them to survive in the dry climate. Includes a link to information about animals that live in a desert habitat.
Handout
Center for Educational Technologies

Earth Floor: Desert Biome: Animals

For Students 9th - 10th
Site provides information on desert animals and animal adaptations. Offers links to desert plants and their adaptations, other biomes, and more.
Handout
Globio

Glossopedia: Environments

For Students 3rd - 8th
This article defines "environment" as a collection of animals and plants in a specific landscape and climate. The concept of differing types of environments is introduced. The impact of humans on environments and all environments'...