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Forest biomes: why are forests so important?

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    The forests of the world

    I can explain why forests are important and describe the global distribution of different types of forest.
    • 1 Slide deck
    • 1 Worksheet
    • 2 Quizzes
    • 1 Video

    The tropical rainforest biome

    I can describe and explain the location of tropical rainforests and identify their key features.
    • 1 Slide deck
    • 1 Worksheet
    • 2 Quizzes
    • 1 Video

    People's use of the rainforest

    I can describe different ways people use tropical rainforests and explain the impacts of deforestation.
    • 1 Slide deck
    • 1 Worksheet
    • 2 Quizzes
    • 1 Video

    Protecting the tropical rainforest

    I can describe how tropical rainforests can be protected using the example of Costa Rica.
    • 1 Slide deck
    • 1 Worksheet
    • 2 Quizzes
    • 1 Video

    The temperate deciduous forests

    I can locate the temperate deciduous forests, describe their climate and explain the role of the nutrient cycle.
    • 1 Slide deck
    • 1 Worksheet
    • 2 Quizzes
    • 1 Video

    Animals and plants in the temperate deciduous forests

    I can describe how animals and plants in temperate deciduous forests adapt to the climate.
    • 1 Slide deck
    • 1 Worksheet
    • 2 Quizzes
    • 1 Video

    The boreal forest biome

    I can locate boreal forests and explain their climate and adaptations.
    • 1 Slide deck
    • 1 Worksheet
    • 2 Quizzes
    • 1 Video

    People's use of the boreal forest

    I can describe how people live in the boreal forest, human activities there and the impact of these activities.
    • 1 Slide deck
    • 1 Worksheet
    • 2 Quizzes
    • 1 Video

    Climate change and the forests

    I can explain how deforestation contributes to climate change and how climate change impacts forests.
    • 1 Slide deck
    • 1 Worksheet
    • 2 Quizzes
    • 1 Video

    The Siberian wildfires

    I can say why wildfires occur and talk about the impact of the Siberian wildfires.
    • 1 Slide deck
    • 1 Worksheet
    • 2 Quizzes
    • 1 Video

    Mangroves: forests of the seas

    I can describe the role of mangrove forests and talk about the impact of forest loss in the Sundarbans.
    • 1 Slide deck
    • 1 Worksheet
    • 2 Quizzes
    • 1 Video

    The future of our forests

    I can describe ways in which forests are being protected for the future.
    • 1 Slide deck
    • 1 Worksheet
    • 2 Quizzes
    • 1 Video

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