Rainforest Unwrapped
KS 1, 2, 3, 4. First, Second, Third, Fourth Stage.Â
Ages 7 - 14
DURATION:Â 1 hour 30 minutes
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OVERVIEW:Â The rainforest supplies us with a plethora of day to day items - things including wood, medicine and food - but at what price?
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This hands-on workshop delves into life in the rainforest and looks at how we’re depleting these resources. Can we reverse this man-made effect through recycling and sustainability?
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Pupils learn how making a few small changes to our lives, we can help ensure the preservation of this fascinating habitat for years to come.Â
Animals used in this workshop
Key Workshop Objectives
Define tropical rainforestÂ
Determine the locationsof tropical rainforests
Explore different layersof the rainforest
Discuss adaptationsof rainforest animals
Examine the reasonsfor deforestationÂ
Consider the resources the rainforest providesÂ
Discuss what we can doto protect the rainforest