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Where in the world and why are they there?

Topics Year 2/3
This unit is part of Rainforests - NEW LOOK Introducing the Rainforests

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Objectives

Geography

  • To locate the world’s rainforests on a map and know their position in relation to the Equator and Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn.
  • To describe and understand key geographical features of a rainforest region such as climate, topography, major cities, and rivers.

Enquiry question

Where are rainforests located in the world and what are they like?

Outcomes
Children will:

  • Mark the locations of the continents, Equator and Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn on a world map showing the main tropical rainforest regions.
  • Develop geographical knowledge and vocabulary related to rainforests.
  • Work with others to research key geographical features of one of the world’s tropical rainforest regions.

You Will Also Need

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Non-fiction books about the rainforest
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