Lesson+Plans

Purpose of Unit This unit is about learners becoming familiar with the rainforest, the problems that are resulting from deforestation of rainforests, as well as other world environments, and how they can become a part of the solution to this problem. Learners will identify concerns pertaining to the Fworld’s rainforests and be able to locate them throughout the world. They will become knowledgeable regarding the attributes of a tropical rainforest and working with current statistics, they will understand the repercussions of rainforest destruction and how this destruction may personally affect them if deforestation continues at its present pace.The learners will also identify possibilities for, and commit to, taking action against continued deforestation.


 * Engage:** Have Voki display running as an introduction to the Rainforest, teacher will interpret the message of the voki through Sign Language. [|Intro to Rainforest] As a class: display a copy of the //World Map on SmartBoard//. Have the learner begin by placing the following latitude lines on their World Map: //Tropic of Cancer//, //Equator,// and //Tropic of Capricorn//. Once these lines have been placed on the World Map,have students Display the overhead listing the areas of //Rainforest A// (**Attachment One**). Instruct learners to use their atlas to locate the places listed on the Smartboard and put a green ‘x’ on their world map to represent those place names. (Students are locating where the Rainforests are located).
 * Activity:**Assign the learners to work in groups of four. Once the groups have been established ask the question, “What do these areas have in common?” Set the timer for about 3-4 minutes. Partners will type their responses in Wordle to create a visual of their words.
 * [] and to read through this article in order to get an idea of what are some of the similarities and differences between a temperate and tropical rain forest. Or, in advance, print and copy the article and distribute it for the students to read. Have the learners complete a //Venn Diagram// by taking turns adding information. They may refer to the photographs and back to the information from the web page while determining their answers.
 * To conclude this lesson, instruct the learners to individually complete and hand in //What Did I Learn// (**Attachment Three**).

Assessment:
The learner’s ability to identify and locate areas on a world map, their research skills, and the level of their involvement in the group discussions and activities form the basis for their assessment in this lesson.