AQA GCSE Geography lesson for the 2016 specification Unit 1B: In this lesson we look at how rainforests can be managed sustainably at different levels. We start with a retrieval practice multiple-choice task based around the content already learned in the rainforest section of the unit. We establish the definition of sustainable management before then looking at management at the international level. Students explain and rate the three types of action. We then look at some of the problems associated at the government level, students explain why these are problems and offer some solutions. We then look at the local level. Students undertake some guided reading with questions for the text, the students then complete a worksheet that asks them to rate these actions according to several criteria. We then look at the typical features and characteristics of an ecotourist resort and finish with a 4-mark GCSE style question on ecotourism and there is some tips for students who need it on how to answer it. Hope this saves you some valuable planning time. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/markthegeographer

AQA GCSE Geography lesson for the new specification Unit 1B: In this lesson we look at what valuable commodities and services the rainforest provides. The lesson has a rainforest themed retrieval practice starter. We look at what value the rainforest has to indigenous peoples and why these people may be at threat. Focusing on the Achua tribe we look at a video and complete some guided reading with the students completing some questions relating to the text. We then look at the valuable medicines that come from the rainforest, the students have to complete an annotated ‘rainforest cabinet’ using information from the slide. We then look at essential services. The students read the information on the various services the rainforest provides and rate them according to how important they are and explain why they think this. We finish with a GCSE-style practice question with some guidance and structure provided for the students. Hope this saves you some valuable planning time. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/markthegeographer

This is a completed lesson on plant and animal adaptations in the tropical rainforest. This can be taught as 1 lesson or 2. The lesson is suitable for KS3 and KS4. It is part of the AQA GCSE geography syllabus. The lesson covers: Do Now - interpret a climate graph Think Pair Share - how have these plants adapted to the TRF Match up - match the name of the adaption to the picture to the description 4 mark exam question on plant adaptations Think Pair Share - how have these animals adapted to the TRF Annotate pictures of sloth and black caiman 4 mark exam question on animal adaptations Plenary retrieval grid

AQA GCSE Geography lesson for the new specification Unit 1B: In this lesson we look at what how plants and animals have adapted to the environmental conditions in the rainforest. The lesson has a retrieval practice starter to begin with. We then look at what biodiversity is and why the rainforests are particularly diverse. We then look at rainforest stratification and plant adaptations. The students have a sheet to complete and some information slides to use to complete the sheet. This could be used as a carousel or group work task. The sheet can even be coloured in! Then the students complete a mix and match up task on the most common types of animal adaptations. The students then complete a rating task with explanation as to how significant are threats to biodiversity in the rainforest. We finish with a GCSE-style practice question with some guidance and structure provided for the students. Hope this saves you some valuable planning time. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/markthegeographer

Set of worksheets to learn about the Amazon rainforest including text for reading activities. • What is the Amazon rainforest? - to know how to describe the Amazon rainforest : text followed by questions • A Map of south America – to know the names of seas and oceans around south America and most well known features: label names • Where is the Amazon Rainforest? – to know where the Amazon rainforest is situated among other areas : colour areas • War and Wet – to know about climate and how it affects the environment how seasons affect the environment and animals: text followed by questions • Parts of the rainforest – to know that each forest layer is different: text • Where the animals live – to name the different layers of the rainforest; name types of animals the live in each layer: use word bank • Exceptional Explorer! – text about English naturalist Henry Bates • Exploring the Amazon – to know which type of clothes and shoes are best when walking through the rainforest: text, illustrate suitable clothing • What do you know about the Amazon? – use word bank For more useful activities and resources about animals from the Amazon rainforest, please check my shop Marie’s Teaching Resources. Hope that you like and find them useful. If you have any comments or recommendations to make, please do not hesitate to do so. For updates go to my Facebook page – Marie’s Teaching Resources Thanks for looking :)

For your class assembly… a song about Rainforests to the tune of George Ezra Shot gun I made it for my Year 4 class and parents and the boys loved it!

Rainforest Layers Worksheet Easy to use activity on rainforests and their main layers - emergent, canopy, understory, forest floor. The students can either colour in the main picture of the layers (page one), then cut along the dotted lines and write information under each flap or cut and stick the animal pictures (page two) and match them to the correct layer. Possible answers for the animals and layers matching included (page three). Thank you for your interest HoppyTimes

Transport your students around the world our Rainforests Class Assembly Script! This engaging assembly pack features 32 speaking parts, making it ideal for the whole class to get involved in a fun, educational performance. Benefits: 32 Speaking Parts: Every student gets a role to play, ensuring full participation and engagement. Easy to Perform: Clear stage directions and simple dialogue make it easy for teachers and students alike to prepare. Creative Add-ons: Includes prop ideas and a catchy song to enhance the performance and make it even more memorable. Educational & Fun: Students will learn key facts about the rainforests while developing confidence and teamwork through performance. Sample Excerpt: Introduction (The stage is set with a green rainforest backdrop showing trees, vines, and animals like monkeys, parrots, and jaguars. Children stand in a semi-circle, holding props like leaves, flowers, and animal cutouts. Child 1 and Child 2 step forward to speak.) Child 1: Good morning, everyone, and welcome to our class assembly! Child 2: Today, we’re taking you on an exciting journey to one of the most amazing places on Earth—the rainforest! (Children 3 and 4 step forward, holding a globe and a cutout of a rainforest map.) Child 3: Rainforests are found near the equator, in places like South America, Africa, and Asia. Child 4: They’re full of incredible plants, animals, and people, and they play a big role in keeping our planet healthy. Child 5 (stepping forward): But rainforests are in danger. Deforestation, farming, and mining are destroying them every day. Child 6 (raising a hand dramatically): Join us as we explore the wonders of the rainforest and find out how we can all help to protect them! (Class cheers and waves their props, shouting together, “Let’s save the rainforests!”) Perfect for school events, this script makes learning about the past an exciting adventure!

‘Who lives here?’ PowerPoint introduces a ‘conversation’ poem about the creatures and habitat of the rainforest. It provides a structured step by step lesson to support composition. It also allows reinforcement of parts of speech, particularly verbs and prepositions. Extended poetry task also provided for variety and possible differentiation. Several verse examples are provided for clarity. Rainforest booklet is provided for children to write their final draft for display or poetry portfolio. ‘Rainforest List Poem’ PowerPoint continues with a poetic theme and uses a simple format to motivate composition. This clear, concise and colourful presentation leads the learners step by step through the composition of a list poem based on a ‘rainforest’ theme. There is a grammar element throughout with an emphasis on nouns, adjectives and ‘ing’ verbs. I find a poetic context an effective way to embed incidental grammar teaching. Although the outcome is a simple list poem, it can easily be differentiated for older learners. This would involve extending each line using e.g. adverbs or an additional clause. Children are encouraged to compose an opening line, closing line and’ list’ lines inbetween.

AQA GCSE Geography lesson for the new specification Unit 1B: In this lesson we look at what the physical characteristics of tropical rainforests are. The lesson has a retrieval practice starter quiz on rivers to begin with. We then look at what it is like to be in the rainforest with a short video clip of walking through the forest. We then look at the location of tropical rainforests and the students have a map with some questions of differing difficulty to answer. The students are provided with a worksheet to draw a climate graph of the rainforest with some additional skills questions to answer (works well with a visualiser). The students complete an annotated profile of the rainforest latosol soil, describing and explaining its characteristics. We then look at the nutrient cycle and the students annotate a diagram making sure they eliminate the incorrect word from the annotation. We finish with a GCSE-style practice question with some guidance and structure provided for the students. Hope this saves you some valuable planning time. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/markthegeographer

This end of unit test assesses pupils understanding of: the distribution and characteristics of tropical rainforest, the causes and effects of deforestation as well as management strategies. A mark scheme is also included.

Rianforst class assembly based on rainforest and deforestation

Part of a Tropical Rainforests SOW

This lesson is part of Tropical Rainforests, a Geography unit designed for students in KS2, but can also be taught as a stand alone lesson. All resources are compatible with both Microsoft Office and Google Workspace. First, the presentation introduces students to the different layers of the rainforest and some of the animals that live in each layer. Students then complete a range of activities: Activity 1: In pairs, students match the layers of a tropical rainforest to descriptions. Easier - Students have multicoloured descriptions. They match each layer to one green, blue and purple description. Harder - Students have plain black descriptions. They match each layer to three other descriptions. Activity 2: Students identify and label the four layers of a tropical rainforest. Easier - Students write one word for each layer. Harder - Students write two words for each layer. Extension: Students cut out pictures of tropical rainforest animals and stick them in the layer in which they live. If you like this resource, we would appreciate a review! We will happily send you a free resource in return for a review or useful suggestions/feedback. Contact us at ed@teachitforward.co.uk.

This is a factsheet/poster packed full of information about Rainforests. It can be stuck into topic books at the beginning of the topic, displayed (in A3) in your classroom, used for research purposes or even for comprehension activities. PLEASE NOTE: The misalignment in the 2nd preview (the Word version) is not a reflection of how it looks, but a TES issue with generating previews. National Curriculum objectives covered: Describe and understand key aspects of: Physical geography, including: climate zones, biomes and vegetation belts, rivers, mountains, volcanoes and earthquakes, and the water cycle Volcanoes Fact Sheet/Poster Romans In Britain Fact Sheet/Poster

This is a rainforest themed resource which involves the children in considering the hunting, cultivating, craft making and the building development of the village. The 3 lessons cover year 3/4 using and applying division at levels 2/4+.

This set of resources include a four week planning sequence and power point of the dioramas that the children made. When all put together they made a vibrate display on a wall, and create an atmosphere evocative of the rainforest environment.

Display lettering and posters for rainforest as well as writing frames for children to make their own booklet about the rainforest. Original writing frames made in publisher - I have added these so they can be edited to suit your class.

3 worksheets; one looking at the environments, one looking at two animals from the environment and another looking at the Human Impact on the environment.