• This captivating article describes how rainforests are formed and destroyed. 
• Interactive maps are embedded throughout the article to visualize tree cover, tree cover loss, carbon release from clear-cutting forests, and fire risk. 

Positives

• The article is easy to read, interspaced with illustrations, pictures, and interactive maps.
• The interactive maps can be zoomed in and out to get analysis by country or by continent.

Additional Prerequisites

• Students may need support navigating and interpreting the embedded maps.

Differentiation

• As an extension of this activity, educators could encourage students to research more about rainforests and how they are connected to climate change.
• Biology classes could further discuss rainforest ecosystems and how they are being harmed by rainforest destruction.

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