Explore the Amazon Rainforest

Explore the Amazon Rainforest and complete engaging activities, great research projects, and awesome presentations while working to be more global-minded.

Best for ages 10-15

In this 10-week course on the Amazon Rainforest, students will ultimately gain knowledge of deforestation and depletion of resources and consider the conservation of the Rainforest.

Students will begin by learning where and what classifies a rainforest, then read or watch the recorded reading of a book (The Great Kapok Tree) as an introduction to the course. They will then take a journey deep into the riches this special landscape has to offer by learning about the weather, climate, insects, animals, and resources held within its glorious greenery. Learners will hone skills such as critical thinking, team interactions, analysis, and more while becoming aware of a world and a problem outside of their own existence.

There will be 3 research projects during the course in which learners will gain knowledge of how and what research material is trusted rather than relying on a Google search, create visual presentations, and give a formal presentation to the class via video uploads. Students will be given tutorials for creating presentations in an asynchronous setting.

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