Pupils who are secure will be able to:

• Describe a biome and give an example.
• State the location and some key features of the Amazon rainforest.
• Name and describe the four layers of tropical rainforests.
• Understand that trees and plants adapt to living in the rainforest and give an example.
• Define the word indigenous and give an example of how indigenous peoples use the Amazon’s resources.
• Name one way in which the Amazon is changing.
• Articulate why the Amazon rainforest is important.
• Give an example of how humans are having a negative impact on the Amazon and an action that can be taken to help.
• Use a variety of data collection methods with support.
• Summarise how the local woodland is used and suggest changes to improve the area.

Lesson 5 involves fieldwork in a local woodland. It is important to risk-assess the proposed route taking into account any relevant school risk assessment policies and procedures. Refer to the Before the lesson section in Lesson 5 to prepare for this lesson. Please be aware this lesson may take longer than 1 hour.