Rainforests

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Objective

I can explain why rainforests are important to the Earth.

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Warm-up video

Unknown Channel · 5:00

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Part 2 of 3

Practice

7 questions

1

What is a rainforest? Describe it in your own words.

2

Name two things that live in the rainforest.

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Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Give one reason why rainforests are important for the air we breathe. Explain why this is important. Give one reason why rainforests are important for the animals that live there. Explain why this is important. Give one reason why rainforests are important for the Earth, even if you don't live near one. Explain why this is important.

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