Year 2
Who lives in the Amazon Rainforest?
In this lesson we will recap our knowledge of the seven continents in the world and locating Brazil on a map. We will then zoom into the north western region of Brazil and look at an example of a community living in the Amazon rainforest.
Year 2
Who lives in the Amazon Rainforest?
In this lesson we will recap our knowledge of the seven continents in the world and locating Brazil on a map. We will then zoom into the north western region of Brazil and look at an example of a community living in the Amazon rainforest.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Describe the indigineous peoples of the Amazon rainforest
- Explore their lives and how they have changed
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5 Questions
Q1.
Which continent is the UK on?
Africa
Asia
South America
Q2.
Why does Brazil have different climate zones?
Because it is a small country
Because it is near the equator
Because it is near the sea
Q3.
Why doesn't the climate change very much in different parts of the UK?
Because the UK has lots of coastline
Because the UK has no volcanoes
Because the UK is in Europe
Q4.
Where does it rain more? Manaus (north west Brazil) or the UK?
The UK
Q5.
Which are the warmest months in the UK?
January and February
November and December
September and October
5 Questions
Q1.
Where is the Amazon rainforest located in Brazil?
In central Brazil
In the south of Brazil
On the east coast of Brazil
Q2.
What is the climate like in the Amazon rainforest?
Cold and dry
Cold and wet
Hot and dry
Q3.
What do we mean by an 'indigenous community'?
People who cut down trees
People who have migrated to cities
People who speak Portuguese
Q4.
Where do tribes like the Awá get their food?
It is delivered to them
The supermarket
They buy it by trading goods
Q5.
Which of these is a threat to communities like the Awá tribe?
Not having enough money
People knocking down their houses
People taking their weapons