Lesson Plan

Grades 3-5

World of Difference: The Amazon

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45 minutes

SUBJECTS: Math, Science, Social Studies

TOPICS: Biodiversity/Habitat, Forests

Resource Overview

In small group simulations, students compare the biodiversity of temperate and tropical forests and explore the impacts of human-caused deforestation.

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 forest.
  • Use probability to demonstrate the impact of human population growth on these two different ecosystems.
Lemur on a log

Features of This Resource

  • Math-science integration lesson
  • Elementary students practice calculating probability
  • Opportunity for kinesthetic (tactile) learning

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This lesson plan must be purchased as part of a lesson packet or as part of a full curriculum that is available in our store.

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