How to make a jungle for a school project

Rainforests cover only 2% of the world's surface, but more than 50% of all living things live around this complex. As deforestation continues to threaten this habitat, in tropical rainforest regions such as South America, it is important to teach children about its value. There are many types of school projects that can be designed to educate students about rainforests , including those that focus on foods that come from forests. That is why in the following article we will explain step by step how to make a jungle for a school project and educate the children.

• Food products from rainforests brought by children (for example: nuts and sugar)
• World map
• Access to websites, informative texts and maps

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It schematizes the task assigned to the children. Explain that you are going to teach about the resources that come from tropical forests, and that many of these items can be found at home. Ask them to look in their closets to find items derived from a rainforest.

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It provides a brochure with information on products that come from rainforests, such as coffee, chocolate, sugar, soy products, cashews, Brazil nuts, pineapple and mango.

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Ask the students to research a product that comes from a tropical forest . Tell them to gather some information about the product and how it is done.

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Dedicate one hour of your class so students can show and explain to other students about the tropical forest products they brought. Invite students to the front of the class to explain the background of their respective products.

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Place a large map on the wall and draw asterisks in the areas, in which the products of each student originate.

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It provides information about the tropical forests in particular or the ecosystems that are affected by the products produced there. For example, create a brochure called "Deforestation". Explain at the top of the page that deforestation has increased to allow more space for soybean crops. It shows images of a healthy forest and a deforestation area. Ask the children to make a list of the changes they can see or think, such as people moving from their homes, fewer native animals, contamination of machinery and vehicles, and children working on the site .

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Complements student presentations with group discussions. Give each group a question, such as, "What effects do the removal of large areas of trees have on local communities and the world?" or "What does fair trade mean?" Ask each group to present their ideas to the rest of the class.