What is a rainforest?

Topics Year 2/3
This unit is part of Rainforests - NEW LOOK Introducing the Rainforests

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Objectives

Geography

To consider our existing knowledge and understanding about rainforests.
To begin to describe key aspects of rainforest regions.
To develop effective questioning skills.

Enquiry questions

What do we know about rainforests and what do we want to find out?

Outcomes
Children will:

share our existing knowledge and understanding about rainforests.
use a range of vocabulary to describe what a rainforest might be like.
formulate questions to extend our knowledge and understanding about rainforests (and encourage critical thinking).

Lesson Planning

Provided Resources

Resources

You Will Also Need

Large sheets of paper
Pencils/pens
Sticky notes (optional)

Weblinks
Flying over the rainforest in South East Asia