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Unveiling the Tropical Rainforest Secrets

Delve into the unique characteristics and delicate ecosystem of tropical rainforests. Watch videos, construct diagrams, and explore its adaptation to climate. Discover how it provides essential resources for local communities. Reflect on the distinctive features that make it a vital ecosystem.

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Unveiling the Tropical Rainforest Secrets

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  1. THE Tropical rainforests

  2. Learning Objectives • To explore the characteristics of the tropical rainforest • To appreciatewhatmakesitunique • To understandthat the ecosystemisfinelytuned.

  3. Starter • Watch this short movie about rainforests. • Write down whatyouwouldfeel, hear, see and smell if youwerethere

  4. Main • Using page 110-111 of the Key Geography for GCSE texbookconstruct a diagram to show the unique structure of the tropical rainforest

  5. Jungle • Whilstwatching the ‘Jungle’ documentarymake notes on how unique the tropical rainforestisand how it has adapted to itsclimate.

  6. Look carefullyat the colour copy of page 115. Answer the following questions: • Whereis water stored in the TRF? • How does the canopyprotect the soilfromerosion? • How does the forestprovide a steadysupply of water for local people?

  7. PLENARY: On a post-it note write down THREE unique features of the tropical rainforest.

  8. Review the Learning – have you… • Explored the characteristics of the tropical rainforest • Appreciatedwhatmakesit unique • Understoodthat the ecosystemisfinelytuned.

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