The Sahara

Subjects: History, Social Studies
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12
Source: History Classroom

This two-part program explores the political, cultural, and physical landscape of the massive desert that is the size of the United States and the hottest place on Earth. Part two airs in December.

60-minute runtime; two-year copyright clearance.

Part 1: Nov 28 at 6:00AM ET/PT

Part 2: Dec 5 at 6:00AM ET/PT

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