Lesson Planning
The endangered rainforest
Topics Year 2/3
This unit is part of
Rainforests - NEW LOOK The Rainforest under Threat
Objectives
Geography
- To investigate why and how some rainforest species are threatened.
- To research information about endangered rainforest plants and animals.
- To design and make a board game about endangered rainforest species.
Enquiry question
Why and how are some rainforest species endangered?
Outcomes
Children will:
- Understand what it means to be endangered and extinct.
- Research and record information about endangered rainforest plants and animals.
- Design and make a board game based on endangered species in the rainforest.
Provided Resources
You Will Also Need
Selection of board games (optional)
Card
Paper
Coloured pencils/pens
Ruler
Scissors
Glue
Counters
Dice
Weblinks
A short video clip explaining how and why animals become endangered
Facts about some endangered animal species from the charity, WWF