Explore the vital role of rainforests with 'Why We Need Rainforests'. This informative book highlights the essential contributions of rainforests to our planet's health, detailing how animals, plants, and humans rely on these lush ecosystems for survival. With engaging content that encompasses key vocabulary like endangered species, environment, medicines, and the impact of deforestation, readers will understand the urgent need to protect these unique habitats.

This educational resource is part of the WorldWise literacy program, designed to enhance knowledge in science and STEM topics linked to the curriculum while encouraging inquiry-based learning. Featuring 20 pages of rich information, students develop strategies to read informative texts and strengthen their writing skills. Additionally, the book addresses critical concepts including how rainforests help regulate the earth's temperature and provide food and medicines.

Perfect for educators looking to incorporate environmental education into their lessons, 'Why We Need Rainforests' promises to foster awareness and appreciation for our planet's tropical ecosystems.

NOTE: Shipping for this item is FREE, please allow 15 days for shipping. As it's shipped from our Auckland warehouse, there are no unexpected import charges, custom duties, or taxes. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781760868550. Year: 2019. Publisher: ECPP. Pages: 20.

NOTE: Shipping for this item is FREE, please allow 15 days for shipping. As its shipped from our Auckland warehouse there is no unexpected import charges, custom duties or taxes.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760868550
Year: 2019
Publisher: ECPP
Pages: 20


Description:
Title Information:­ Why We Need Rainforests: Why We Need Rainforests discusses the importance of rainforests and how animals, plants, and people need rainforests to survive.Content vocabulary:birds, endangered, environment, farming, insects, mammals, medicines, mining, polluted, rainforests, reptiles, rubber, soil, tropical, woodKey concepts: Rainforests provide us with food, medicines, and other materials and they help to control the earth’s temperature.  Rainforests are being cut down and this is having a negative impact on the earth, and on the plants, animals and people that depend on rainforests.Reading Strategies: Using a range of vocabulary solving strategies (e.g. context, glossary)Related resource:Lesson Plan - Why We Need RainforestsSeries Information: WorldWise is a high-interest literacy program that encourages inquiry and questioning while extending knowledge in science and a range of STEM topics linked to the curriculum. This engaging program teaches reading strategies simultaneously with natural, earth and physical science concepts – reflecting the diversity of the world students live in.Students will develop strategies and skills to read informative texts across a range of text types while they learn to become informative text writers. With an assortment of text types on offer, themes and concepts are introduced and revisited across the reading stages, building on initial concepts with increasing complexity.WorldWise Lesson Plans support each Student Book, offering practical, systematic and easy-to-implement instructions. These visually appealing resources integrate oral language, vocabulary