How does learning about the Death Valley sand dunes help students learn about extreme desert habitats? What did students learn (educationally and personally) from visiting the Mesquite Sand Dunes at Death Valley National Park? Objective Students will be able to: • Apply observations from the Extreme Living field trip to create a visual display (a diorama or a visitor pamphlet) of sand dunes. This will include animal and plant life, as well as geological features that influence the making of a sand dune. • Identify and discuss five things that connect to the formation and existence of all sand Duration: 60 Minutes.