You have read that Richard Pearson is a scientist who studies how plants move to new places as rainfall and temperatures change. The desert is a place that gets very little rain. Although the desert is dry, many plants can survive in this habitat.
Write a report about desert plants. You will research how these plants are adapted to survive in these arid places. Here are some questions to guide your research:
What plants live in deserts?
How are desert plants adapted for life in the desert?
What are some ways that desert plants collect and store water?
Why do desert plants look different from plants in other environments?
What kinds of seed dispersal are effective in a desert environment?
Are you ready? Begin by visiting the Web sites in Step 2. Look for answers to the questions above, and write down what you learn in the note-taking boxes.
With teacher supervision, you may use search engines to research other Web sites. You also can research desert plants at the library. When you are ready, follow Steps 3 and 4 to write your report.
Step 2. Research
Research answers to the questions you were asked in Step 1. Visit these Web sites. Take notes about them on this page, too!
Toolbox Tip: Click here to learn how to use search engines to find information.
