large, undisturbed natural areas protected to preserve biodiversity and natural processes

able to meet present needs without harming future generations' ability to meet theirs

Creating and protecting wilderness areas in the taiga biome

Geography

Characteristics of tropical rainforests

Plant and animal adaptations in tropical rainforests

Nutrient cycling and biodiversity in tropical rainforests

Deforestation in the tropical rainforest

Deforestation in Indonesia’s tropical rainforest

Value of tropical rainforests to people and the environment

Sustainable rainforest management

Threats associated with climate change in the rainforest

Biotic and abiotic characteristics of the taiga biome

Plant and animal adaptations in the taiga biome

Nutrient cycling and biodiversity in the taiga biome

Threats to the taiga from commercial development

Causes of biodiversity loss in the taiga biome

Conflicting views on protecting/exploiting resources in the taiga biome

Using GIS to visualise and analyse deforestation

This unit teaches pupils about tropical rainforest and taiga biomes. Pupils learn about its biotic and abiotic characteristics, the adaptations of plants and animals and the threats facing its biodiversity. The unit considers opposing views on protecting and exploiting resources.

Tropical rainforest and taiga biomes

A protected natural area with minimal human impact

Why is it difficult to protect the Taiga?

They are involved in the management of protected areas

What role do Indigenous communities play in Taiga conservation?

Harvesting timber while allowing forests to regenerate

How much precipitation does the Taiga receive each year?

Why is biodiversity lower in the Taiga compared to tropical forests?

Which type of trees dominate the Taiga biome?

What is an adaptation of Taiga animals to survive winter?

Creating and protecting wilderness areas in the taiga biome

Lesson outcome