Curated OER
Fighting for Survival in the Kalahari Desert, Africa
Follow the Damara mole rat underground as he excavates the wet sands of the Kalahari Desert. What does he eat? How does he survive in the harsh conditions of the desert? Find out with this informative video.
Curated OER
The Sahara Desert
Several exquisite images are linked together in this video. Draw on the phenomenal imagery to spark student discussion or create interest at the start of a unit. Don't forget to challenge students with the fun games listed below, as well!
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Natural Climate Change in Djibouti, Africa
In this video segment adapted from NOVA, animations are used to illustrate how change in the tilt of Earth's axis produces dramatic climate change of what is now the Saharan nation of Djibouti. [3:48]
Nature Conservancy
The Nature Conservancy: The Deserts and Grasslands of Africa
This virtual field trip will help students learn how people and nature work together in the deserts and grasslands of Africa. They will discover the importance of grasslands and learn how ecotourism has benefited both people and Kenya's...