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Curated OER

Amazon Rainforest Conservation, Brazil

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students explore the concept of understanding the effects of disturbances in an environment.  In this life science activity, students use the game Jenga to help capture the idea of environment disturbances.  Students discuss...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Great Kapok Tree - Economic Impact of Deforestation

For Teachers K - 7th
Young scholars read "The Great Kapok Tree" by Lynne Cherry. They, in groups, research the economic impacts of deforestation in areas with rain forest and identify resources that humans use from the rain forest.