Rainforest Adventurer
EYFS, KS 1. Early Years, First Stage.
Ages 4 - 7
DURATION: 45 mins - 55 mins
OVERVIEW: Go on an action-packed adventure through the rainforest layers with ZooLab’s expert Ranger! Explore the layers to uncover a range of exotic critters.
From stepping over snails on the forest floor to watching dancing stick insects in the understorey, seeing how snakes climb and tarantulas jump out of burrows - you may even get to meet a canopy-dwelling tree frog too. It’s all part of an approach that combines storytelling and drama to bring the rainforest to life, help children discover biodiversity and to get a first hand look at how what happens in the rainforest can affect us all.
Learning Outcomes
All children will be able to name some rainforest animals.
Most children will be able to name some habitats within the rainforest.
Most children will be able to explain what the rainforest is like.
Some children will understand why the rainforest is a good habitat for animals.
You'll get to meet some of these animals:
Free Printable Resources with every workshop
“Emily was very knowledgeable and great with the children. Feedback from the children was very positive. The look of awe and wonder on the children's faces!”
Ton Pentre Infants School
What is a Rainforest?
Rainforests are Earth’s oldest living ecosystem! They can be found on every continent except Antarctica and have an annual rainfall greater than two meters.
There are two different types of rainforest - temperate and tropical. Tropical rainforests are found near the equator and have an average daily temperature of 28°C - the hot, humid atmosphere creates a unique ecosystem full of biodiversity.
Rainforests consist of four layers: the forest floor, understory, canopy and emergent layer.
Rainforests once covered 14% of Earth’s surface but this has plummeted to 6% - it is estimated that we lose one and a half acres every second! With over half the planet’s species residing here, it is vital that humanity protects this important resource.
Curriculum Outcomes England & Wales
Curriculum Outcomes Scotland
