Context for Learning:  The Rainforest   Class P7

Social Subjects Outcomes
I can discuss the environmental impact of human activity and suggest ways in which we can live in a more environmentally responsible way.

Within a real or imaginary scenario, I can consider the advantages and disadvantages of a proposed land use development and discuss the impact this may have on the community.

Technologies Outcomes
Throughout all my learning, I can use search facilities of electronic sources to access and retrieve information, recognising the importance this has in my place of learning at home and in the workplace.

Having analysed how my lifestyle can impact on the environment and earth’s resources,  I can make suggestions abut how to live in a more sustainable way.

I can create, capture and manipulate sounds, text and images to communicate experiences, ideas and information in creative and engaging ways.

Core Knowledge

• Be able to describe what a tropical rainforest is.
• Be able to locate rainforests. Focus on South America
• Climate
• Physical features
• Human interaction
• Conservation issues
• To develop positive attitudes to the environment