Tropical rainforest and taiga biomes
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Why this why now
Pupils can build on their knowledge of ecosystems and biomes developed in earlier lessons to develop an understanding of the characteristics and threats facing tropical rainforest and taiga biomes. Pupils will be able to apply their knowledge in subsequent units focusing on global development and resource management.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils have an understanding of ecosystems and biomes
- Pupils know the difference between biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) factors
- Pupils have knowledge and understanding of the nutrient cycle
- Pupils can interpret graphs and maps showing change
- Pupils understand the threats to forest biomes
- Pupils have an understanding of the concept of wilderness
- Pupils can appreciate that different groups of people can have opposing views
Threads
Why this why now
Pupils can build on their knowledge of ecosystems and biomes developed in earlier lessons to develop an understanding of the characteristics and threats facing tropical rainforest and taiga biomes. Pupils will be able to apply their knowledge in subsequent units focusing on global development and resource management.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils have an understanding of ecosystems and biomes
- Pupils know the difference between biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) factors
- Pupils have knowledge and understanding of the nutrient cycle
- Pupils can interpret graphs and maps showing change
- Pupils understand the threats to forest biomes
- Pupils have an understanding of the concept of wilderness
- Pupils can appreciate that different groups of people can have opposing views
Tropical rainforest and taiga biomes
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.
16 lessons in unit
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