Description

INSPIRE - GETTING THE PICTURE Why are forests important to the people, animals and plants that live there? What are people doing to help preserve the forest? ACTIVITY 1 Using the Class Discussions thread marked as "Activity P1 - Rainforest Stories", students are to brainstorm five ways the forest can be used by people and other living creatures. ACTIVITY 2: a) Click on Rainforest Stories under the Assignment Links. Students are to read one of the stories about the importance of children living in the rainforest. Key Question: Are there any similarities or differences from the student's initial brainstorm? Students are to post their discoveries on the same Class Discussions thread marked "Activity P1 - Rainforest Stories". ACTIVITY 3 b) Students are to draw photos of what they think life is like for the people, animals and plants who live in the rainforst. If possible, take photos of the art pieces and upload them to the gallery for other students to enjoy!

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Learning Objectives

To explore why rainforests are important to people, animals and plants.

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