Taking action!

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

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Objectives

Geography

Understand geographical similarities and differences through the study of human geography of a region of the UK and a region within a rainforest
Explore the effect humans can have on their environment.

Science

Recognise that environments can change and that this can sometimes pose dangers to living things.

Design and Technology

Develop design criteria to functional products that are fit for purpose.

Lesson Planning

Make insect animal homes, bird feeders and plant your own mini forests and gardens.

Teaching Outcomes:

To investigate the destruction of the rainforest and its effect on animal species of the rainforest and investigate how places can change over time in relation to climate change.
To understand the impact of climate change and global warming on the environment and how they can help reduce the problem.
To make animal homes for insects and feeders for birds.

Children will:

Appreciate that they can have an impact on reducing this problem.
Build up an awareness throughout their school environment.
Create ways to make their school more environmentally friendly.

Planning

Provided Resources

Insect homes
Bird feeders

Unit Resources

You Will Need

Plants – bulbs, saplings, herbs, vegetable seeds and wildflower seeds
Compost
Small flower pots or seed trays
Garden spades or forks
Bird Feeders
Wire or string
Waterproof glue and glue gun
Insect homes
Clippers
Bamboo canes
Modelling clay
Raffia or string
Small terracotta or plastic pot

Weblinks

Change the world in 5 minutes -YouTube clip