Deforestation
Overview
FBV: Rule of law – we look at illegal logging in the Amazon rainforest and the affect this has on the rest of the world
Cultural Capital: News over the years has been flooded with images of wildfires, cattle ranches and animals on the brink of extinction in these biomes. Students will be able to engage with these stories at the beginning of the year and use their understanding of the physical environment to explain the human interaction with it.
UN Human Rights:
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27 – Adequate standard of living 30 – Children from minority or indigenous groups |
Example Key Words
Leaching
When nutrients in the soil a removed due to high rainfall
Biodiversity
The variety of plant and animal life in the world or in a particular habitat
Ecotourism
Tourism intended to support conservation efforts and observe wildlife.
Palm Oil
Oil from a plant grown in the rainforest after deforestation
Conservation
The act of protecting earth’s natural resources for current and future generations.