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Australian Deserts PowerPoint Lesson | KS1 KS2 Geography & Science

Explore the fascinating deserts of Australia with this engaging Australian Deserts PowerPoint Lesson, designed for KS1 and KS2 learners.

This ready-to-teach lesson introduces pupils to Australia’s unique desert environments, including the Great Victoria Desert, Great Sandy Desert and Simpson Desert. Children will discover how plants and animals survive in harsh desert conditions, explore food chains and biodiversity, and learn about the importance of protecting desert ecosystems.

With high-quality visuals, discussion opportunities, independent activities, exit tickets and a plenary, this lesson helps teachers deliver engaging geography and science learning while saving valuable planning time.

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Included in this lesson:

✅ 34-slide PowerPoint lesson

✅ Learning intentions and lesson introduction

✅ Australian deserts map

✅ Desert climate and landscape features

✅ Desert plants and plant adaptations

✅ Spinifex grass, Desert Oak and wildflowers

✅ Desert animals including the Red Kangaroo, Bilby, Thorny Devil and Dingo

✅ Desert food chains and biodiversity

✅ Threats to desert ecosystems

✅ Protecting desert environments

✅ Indigenous connections to Country

✅ Discussion questions

✅ Independent task

✅ Exit tickets

✅ Plenary activity

Perfect For:

• KS1 Geography

• KS2 Geography

• Primary Science

• Living Things and Habitats

• Ecosystems

• Australian Studies

• Environmental Education

• Homeschool Learning

• Whole-Class Teaching

• Third, Fourth and Fifth Class
• Years 4 – 6

This curriculum-aligned resource is designed by experienced educators to help teachers deliver engaging, high-quality lessons with confidence.

File Type

PowerPoint Presentation (PPTX) Digital Download (Editable)

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