Rainforests
Geography: Where are rainforests?
What are the physical features of the landscape.
Defining Features
Annual rainfall
Nutrient poor soil
High levels of Bio diversity
High Average temperature
Positive Instances
The Amazon
Pacific Temperate
Daintree
Tongrass
Negative Instances
Redwood Forest
Primorye Forest
Possible Misconceptions
Over Generalization
A rainforest can only be classified as a rainforest
if it can get up to 1500 mm of rain a year.
Under Generalization
Any area that has trees and rain
Correlational Features
Clarify the average rainfall of a rainforest
Clarify the types of trees and animals
Cross-Curricular Ties
Science: Learn about the different animals
Math: Learn how to chart rain patterns
Art: Create a diorama of a rainforest
We can find out information about the Rainforest using our math, science, english and geography skills.
Developmental Attributes
Age 8-9 year olds
Attention Span
We will work on the project for 30 minutes each day
Gender Accomidations
students will have an option to work individually or with a group
Prior Experiences
Students have done individual assignments on rainforests that will help prepare them for the project.