Diocese of Lismore
ICT Activities for the Primary Curriculum
Stage 3
Human Society & Its Environment

 Rainforest


Suggested Activities
Basic Operations &  Concepts
Word Processing
Graphics
Multimedia
Internet
Email
Spread- sheets
Database
Social & Ethical Implications
Learning Sequence 1- Construct a concept/mind map in Word using formatting tools such as autoshapes, lines, arrows showing what you already
know about the rainforest.
At the end of the unit return to your concept mind map and add your newly acquired knowledge in a different coloured font.

Learning Sequence 3 – Construct a table to compare the Daintree rainforest with a rainforest in another part of the world.
Use the following elements: animals, plants, people, issues, solutions.


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Learning Sequence 1 – Using a draw/paint programme draw an image representing a rainforest with emergent growth, canopy, understorey and forest floor. Insert pictures and label particular animals and plants for each level.

 
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Learning Sequence 2 - Create a collage using a variety of images  to depict your point of view on  the human impact on Australian rainforests. e.g.  Logging, burning off, eco tourism.
Use a single slide presentation in Powerpoint using advance animation.

 

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Learning Sequence 1 – Using the internet search for appropriate  information on an Australian rainforest. Add your reference to a bibliography.

Learning Sequence 4 – What can we do? Select the Rainforest Action Network ( http://www.ran.org/ran/kids) from our class Bookmark .
Choose an option for student action.


 


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