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 a roleplay approach that combines storytelling and drama to bring the rainforest to life, help children discover biodiversity, and give them a firsthand 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:
All workshops include:
Free pre-lesson resources and teaching packs!
“My P1-3 class absolutely loved ZooLab; they were engaged throughout and were so excited to go back to class to write about it. Our Ranger was amazing and so brilliant with the kids, linking everything to their learning about using describing words. Would 100% recommend to other schools."
Auchterless 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 and it’s importance for climate regulation, it is vital that humanity protects this important resource.
Curriculum Outcomes England & Wales
Curriculum Outcomes Scotland
