Lesson Plan
Grades 3-5
World of Difference: Madagascar
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In small group simulations, students compare the biodiversity of a temperate forest to that of a tropical rainforest and explore the role humans play in forests’ diversity.
Students will be able to:
- Define biodiversity and explain why it is important.
- Compare and contrast the biodiversity of a temperate forest with a tropical rainforest.
- Use probability to demonstrate the impact of human population growth on these two different ecosystems.
- Hypothesize how people and ecosystems are affected by deforestation, and propose solutions to address the issues raised.
Features of This Resource
- Math-science integration lesson
- Elementary students practice calculating probability
- Opportunity for kinesthetic (tactile) learning
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