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Beyond the Bushfires - Desert Rain
Lesson4 of 9 in this unit
PrimaryYear 3 - 6ScienceThe ArtsEnvironmentalClimate ChangeConservationDisaster resilienceEconomicRisk Management
Lesson Summary
Rain is a crucial element to the lifecycle of many species living in the Australian desert. In this wide-ranging lesson, students explore how desert species flourish in the advantageous conditions present after a rainfall, and, conversely, how they have adapted to survive long periods of dry weather. Older students explore the interconnectedness of desert species through a food chain, and how rain can indirectly impact predators that live on the top of the food chain.
Learning intentions
Students will:
- understand how the survival of some native Australian desert species is linked to the cycle of rainfall
- understand how the survival of some native Australian desert species is linked to the lifecycles of other desert species
Success criteria
Students can:
- communicate through artwork the impact of rain on the habitat and fauna of the desert
Lesson Guides and Printables
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