Geography

Y11 Geography

Key Stage 4

Year 11

Tropical rainforests

In this lesson, we will be learning about physical characteristics of tropical rainforests. We will look at climate, the layers, animals and plants as well as the distinctive soils.

What are the physical characteristics of the tropical rainforest?

In this lesson, we will be learning how the animals and plants rely completely on each other to survive.  This is called 'interdependence'.

Interdependence in the tropical rainforest

In this lesson, we will be learning how plants adapt to survive in the tropical rainforest.

Plant adaptations in the tropical rainforest

In this lesson, we will be learning how animals adapt to survive in the tropical rainforest.

Animal adaptations in the tropical rainforest

In this lesson, we will be learning about deforestation and how the amount of deforestation has changed over time.

Changing rates of deforestation

In this lesson, we will be learning about the causes of deforestation in the Amazon rainforest. We will learn about subsistence farming, logging, road building and mineral extraction.

What are the causes of deforestation in the Amazon rainforest? (Part 1)

In this lesson, we will be learning about the causes of deforestation in the Amazon rainforest.  We will learn about energy development, settlement and population growth.

What are the causes of deforestation in the Amazon rainforest? (Part 2)

In this lesson, we will be learning about the impacts of deforestation on economic development, the soils of the rainforest and  how deforestation can contribute to climate change.

What are the impacts of deforestation on the Amazon rainforest?

In this lesson, we will be looking at the importance of the rainforest.  We will focus on looking at the economic importance as well as the importance of the environment and apply this knowledge to exam skills.

What is the value of the tropical rainforest to people and the environment?

In this lesson, we will be learning about managing the rainforest sustainably.  We will learn about selective logging and replanting, conservation and education, as well as ecotourism.

How can we manage the rainforest sustainably? (Part 1)

In this lesson, we will be learning about managing the rainforest sustainably.  We will learn about selective international agreements on tropical hardwoods and debt reduction.

Key Stage 4, Geography, Tropical rainforests

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