Travelling through a rainforest
AGES
9-11

About

In this 30 hour module, learners imagine themselves as a travel blogger planning a once in a lifetime trip to a rainforest. Fascinated by what they might find when they get there, this module is a mix of researching the unknown, purposefully asking why, and communicating effectively along the way. Concepts explored include explaining the science behind the rainforest climate, gaining a deeper understanding of communicating proportion using fractions and charts, and how to research without plagiarizing. The module culminates with an exciting journey into coding the perfect website to reach their followers! This is the perfect module to scientists, fledgling journalists and everyone in between.

Module Duration

30 hours

Delivery

Online Sessions + Offline Tasks

Learning Outcomes

Maths & Science
  1. Recognise the importance of the water cycle
  2. Identify and explain the plant transport system
  3. Reading and interpreting pie charts
  4. Show an understanding of habitats
Language & Literacy
  1. Selecting relevant information factual texts
  2. Critical reading and developing questions to guide research
  3. Organise and express ideas in writing
Technology & Art
  1. Work with HTML5 to create a mobile friendly factbook on rainforests
Module designed by
Elaine Chew

Elaine Chew is one of Neobael's team of module designers. Our expert team spends hundreds of hours crafting and designing modules like "Travelling through a rainforest"

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