Contrasting Parts of the World · Spring Term

Life in a Hot, Dry Climate

Examining how people adapt to life in desert regions through architecture, clothing, and water management.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does extreme heat shape the way people build their houses?
  2. 2What strategies do people use to find water in a desert?
  3. 3How does the environment shape the culture of desert-dwelling communities?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - People and other landsNCCA: Primary - Weather, climate and atmosphere
Class/Year: 3rd Year
Subject: Exploring Our World: Landscapes and Livelihoods
Unit: Contrasting Parts of the World
Period: Spring Term

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