Lesson Planning

If possible experience a manmade rainforest at first hand in order to understand better why manmade rainforests are so important and to empathise with indigenous peoples of the rainforest; look closely at and draw the vegetation of the biome.

Teaching Outcomes:

• To experience at first hand a manmade rainforest, including vegetation and wildlife
• To gain understanding of global response to preservation of the rainforests by discussing the question “Why are manmade rainforests so important?”
• To understand and empathise with indigenous peoples of a rainforest by having a glimpse into the temperatures, vegetation and wildlife they experience.
• To look closely at the vegetation of the Rainforest Centre, by undertaking life drawing.

Children will:

• Experience at first hand a manmade rainforest, including vegetation and wildlife.
• Gain understanding of global response to preservation of the rainforests by discussing the question “Why are manmade rainforests so important?”.
• Understand and empathise with indigenous peoples of a rainforest, by having a glimpse into the temperatures, vegetation and wildlife they experience.
• Look closely at the vegetation of the rainforest, by undertaking life drawing.