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South America: why does the Amazon matter?

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Why this, why now

This unit explores the Amazon rainforest as a region in South America. Pupils learn about its location, climate and biodiversity, investigate how people live and work there, and consider the global importance of protecting tropical rainforests.

Prior knowledge requirements

  • Ardaydu waa inay yaqaanaan aasaaska maadada.
  • Ardaydu waa inay awoodaan inay raacaan tilmaamo fudud.
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South America: why does the Amazon matter?

This unit explores the Amazon rainforest as a region in South America. Pupils learn about its location, climate and biodiversity, investigate how people live and work there, and consider the global importance of protecting tropical rainforests.

8 lessons
  1. Location of the Amazon rainforest
  2. Tropical and temperate rainforests
  3. Protecting our rainforests
  4. Debating the future of the Amazon rainforest
  5. Foods from tropical rainforests
  6. Features of the Amazon rainforest
  7. Brazil nut production
  8. People of the Amazon rainforest