TRF, desert, savannah, tundra, taiga/boreal. Characteristics of each to be drawn out using pictures provided, with hints sheet if needed. 3.1.2.2 Tropical rainforests Key idea Specification content Suggested Case studies/examples Learning activity and resources timing Tropical rainforest The physical characteristics of a 3 1st hour and 30 minutes ecosystems have a tropical rainforest. Home and away activity/expert groups. range of distinctive The interdependence of climate, Divide class to become experts in a characteristics. water, soils, plants, animals and certain aspect of TRF. Workstations allow people. plotting of: climate (skill),
TRF, desert, savannah, tundra, taiga/boreal. Characteristics of each to be drawn out using pictures provided, with hints sheet if needed. 3.1.2.2 Tropical rainforests Key idea Specification content Suggested timing Case studies/examples Learning activity and resources Tropical rainforest ecosystems have a range of distinctive characteristics. The physical characteristics of a tropical rainforest. The interdependence of climate, water, soils, plants, animals and people. 3 1st hour and 30 minutes Home and away activity/expert groups. Divide class to become experts in a certain aspect of TRF. Workstations allow plotting of: climate (skill),
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