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Interdisciplinary Lesson: Amazon Rainforest

Created by Teacher(s): Tina Ezzo|Updated: January 21, 2025
Lesson Plan Grades 6-8 Created by SubjectToClimate teachers

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Students learn about the benefits of the Amazon rainforest and the technology-based solutions that people are using to protect it.

Inquire: Students are introduced to Indigenous groups around the world who explain the vital role humans play in protecting the planet, and the Surui people of Brazil who use technology to help combat illegal logging and deforestation.
Investigate: Students learn ways their lives are impacted by the Amazon and ways technology is being used to help protect, maintain, and restore biodiversity in the Amazon ecosystem.
Inspire: Students learn how their choices as consumers can help protect forests like the Amazon.
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Subjects: Science, Social Studies
Duration: 3 hours
Region: Global

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