Why We Need Rainforests

Synopsis:

Why We Need Rainforests discusses the importance of rainforests and how animals, plants, and people need rainforests to survive.

Curriculum link:

Science Curriculum links Australia • ESS (ACSSUO32) Earth’s resources are used in a variety of ways • UIS (ACSHEO35) People use science in their daily lives, including when caring for their environment and living things New Zealand • LW: Living things are

Key Concepts:

Rainforests provide us with food, medicines, and other materials and they help to control the earth’s temperature. Rainforests are being cut down and this is having a negative impact on the earth, and on the plants, animals and people that depend on rainforests.

Reading Strategies:

Using a range of vocabulary solving strategies (e.g. context, glossary)

Extent:

20

Supporting Materials:

Lesson Plan - Why We Need Rainforests