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Rainforests


Discover the wonders of rainforests. Learn about their features, locations, species and flora and fauna. Understand the importance of biodiversity, why we need to protect the rainforests and how this can be achieved.

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Needs R

Beginner
Exercise

5 HOURS

5 LESSONS

Rainforests

academic-development

Course Overview



Rainforests are one of the most diverse and incredible environments that exist on planet Earth. Students will learn about the location of different rainforests globally, as well as the species and flora and fauna that exist in them. Once the key knowledge has been established, the course will move on to more topical content, including the future of rainforests and the importance of protecting them. Rainforests are an area of great biodiversity, and protecting them is incredibly important! During this course, students will develop their map work and understanding of physical and human characteristics.

Course Content



6 LESSONS

6 HOURS Total Length

Lesson 1

Where Are the Rainforests? 

60 minutes

Lesson 2

The Rainforest Climate 

60 minutes

Lesson 3

Layers of the Rainforest 

60 minutes

Lesson 4

Life in the Rainforest 

60 minutes

Lesson 5

The Amazon 

60 minutes

Lesson 6

Protecting the Rainforests 

60 minutes

Key Skills


Scientific Investigation

Planning a Fair Test

Observation

Prediction

Educator


Needs R