In this lesson, students will learn about trees in the rainforest.
Step 1 - Inquire: Students identify the main idea and details of The Great Kapok Tree and state why the trees in the rainforest are important.
Step 2 - Investigate: Students name the layers of the rainforest and explain trees’ role in the carbon cycle.
Step 3 - Inspire: Students understand the impacts of deforestation and discuss ways to limit the effects of deforestation.