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First lesson in Tropical Rainforests unit for S1/2 (Yr 7 or 8 ) Geography on describing the location of Tropical Rainforests. PPT, map and support sheet covering describing the location of features around the globe, identifying the three climate zones and describing the location of Tropical Rainforests around the world.

Experiences and Outcomes
Level 3 Social Subjects People, Place and Environment
I can use a range of maps and geographical information systems to gather, interpret and present conclusions and can locate a range of features within Scotland, UK, Europe and the wider world.
SOC 3-14a
Benchmarks
Locates increasingly complex features such as different physical landscape features and human features on maps of Scotland, the UK, Europe and the wider world for example, hills, mountains, valleys, population

Learning Intention:
We are learning to use maps to interpret information and locate physical landscape features around the world.
Success Criteria:

• I can use key terms to describe locations around the world.
• I can create a map showing the location of Tropical Rainforests.
• I can describe the location of Tropical Rainforests.

Activities:
Starter
Video Clip
Hinge Questions - True of False
Mapwork
Close Passage
Stretch challenge
Plenary

Includes:
Powerpoint presentation
Blank maps
Support sheet