the increase in Earth's average temperature over a long period of time

the natural home or environment of an animal, plant or other organism

the world’s largest land biome, found in the northern hemisphere

anything that absorbs and stores more carbon dioxide than it releases

The Siberian wildfires

Geography

The forests of the world

The tropical rainforest biome

People's use of the rainforest

Protecting the tropical rainforest

The temperate deciduous forests

Animals and plants in the temperate deciduous forests

The boreal forest biome

People's use of the boreal forest

Climate change and the forests

Mangroves: forests of the seas

The future of our forests

This unit teaches pupils about the distribution of forest biomes around the world. Pupils will learn about how humans interact with forests and the challenges that can result. Pupils will also learn how humans seek to manage forests to ensure a sustainable future for the biome and the wider world.

Forest biomes: why are forests so important?

Wildfires can be ignited by {{}}, not just natural causes. 

Global {{}} is increasing the likelihood of wildfires. 

The boreal forest is a biome in the Northern hemisphere, it covers areas of ...

the decrease in Earth's average temperature over a long period of time

changes in Earth's average temperature over a short period of time

Siberia is located in the __________ hemisphere. 

the world’s largest land biome, found in the Northern hemisphere

anything that absorbs more carbon dioxide than it releases

 an environment where plants and animals interact with each other

the world’s 5 major communities of living things, e.g. deserts, forest

__________ is emitted from wildfires and can contribute to global warming. 

This lesson was made for home learning during the pandemic.

The Siberian wildfires

Lesson outcome

This lesson was made for home learning during the pandemic.