How Rainforests are Formed, and How They are Being Destroyed

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.