TITLE: Save The Rainforest!

GRADE: First

LENGTH: 90 minutes (30, 60 minutes)

CONCEPT: Although it is home to many creatures and is the source of certain products we use, the rainforest is in danger. It needs to be protected and taken care of.

RATIONALE: The students now know about the inhabitants and products of the rainforest. Finding out that they are being destroyed and are in danger of extinction serves to make a big impact. This is an informative lesson that will show the students that they already know how to protect and help save the rainforest.

STUDENT OBJECTIVES:

• The students will listen attentively to the information about the endangered aspects of the rainforest while being read Rain Forest, by Helen Cowcher.
• The students discover ways to preserve the rainforest through the completion of their independent seatwork and reading group booklet. They will identify these ways orally.

MATERIALS: Rain Forest by Helen Cowcher

1. Explain that since the students are now rainforest experts, they need to hear what is currently happening in the rainforests.
2. Ask the students what "endangered" means, reminding them that we've previously spoken about endangered animals.

 

PROCEDURES:

3. Suggest that the students think about the word "endangered" during the read-aloud.
4. Read Rain Forest by Helen Cowcher aloud to the class.
5. Ask the students why rainforests might be considered in danger.

 

FOLLOW-UP ACTIVITY:

6. Explain that morning work will be helpful to showing the students how important the rainforest is for them, personally.
7. Show the students the worksheet and explain the dire6tions for each.
8. Send them back to their seats to work.

 

CLOSURE:

9. Ask the students if they learned anything else new about the rainforest during the activities.
10. Have them discuss with one another new things they learned about the rainforest.
11. Ask for volunteers to share their new information.