With the recent focus on the consequences of deforestation, industrial agriculture production, commercial palm oil plantations, and other human-created hazards to rainforests and their inhabitants, the fate of rainforests around the world –- and their importance in our own survival -- has more frequently been in the news. Help your students understand more about the impacts of rainforest destruction and the power students have to make a positive difference with our free downloadable (pdf) activities Pedro Comes for a Visit (gr. K-4) and Vanishing Rainforests (middle school).
Pedro Comes for a Visit
Pedro the parrot comes to visit and shares his story with students, revealing how they have the power to help protect his rainforest home and his fellow neighbors.
Recommended for grades K through 4.
Time: 45 minutes to several days
Vanishing Rainforests
Humans are consuming rainforests at an alarming rate. Use this activity to help students practice their math skills while gaining a real sense of how much rainforest is being destroyed and brainstorming what they can do to avoid contributing to rainforest destruction.
Recommended for grades 6 through 8.
Time: 50-120 minutes
~ Marsha
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