Engage |
Discover the secrets of the Kapok Tree by reading the story by Lynne Cherry. Think about what you already know about South America, rainforests and the animals and plants who call the Amazon their home.
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Explore |
Where is the Amazon Rainforest? What makes the Amazon Rainforest so special? Who lives in this special place? Why should we protect this place?
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Explain |
Revisit the story of the Great Kapok Tree. What were the many reasons given for protecting the tree? Why might people be fighting to protect the rainforest and the species who call it home?
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Elaborate |
How does what we do affect the Amazon? Investigate some of the issues that impact on the Amazon, such as cattle farming, coffee growing, the timber industry and urbanisation. What are people doing do make these practices more sustainable? What can we do?
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Evaluate |
What have you learnt about South America? How could you share your new understandings with others? What action might you take because of your new learning?
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