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Let Your Light Shine ~ Matthew 5:16
This term’s study theme stems from the book ‘Can We Save the Tiger?’ by Martin Jenkins. It is a visually stunning and informative picture book about the world’s endangered animals. Tigers are big, beautiful and fierce. But, like many other animals, they are in danger of becoming extinct. With breathtaking illustrations this picture book tells us about the threats to the many endangered species on our planet and the need to prevent their extinction.
As Geographers, we will be taking a closer look at the mysteries of tropical rainforests. From the layers of the forest and its animal inhabitants, to the unique climate found in the tropics. We will use of previous learning to compare a British forest with the rainforest, before we explore some of the conservation issues surrounding the destruction of rainforest habitats. We will then use all of our new knowledge to represent a specific role in a class debate about deforestation.
As Artists, we will be studying the painting ‘Tropical Storm with Tiger’ by Henri Rousseau. We will then develop our sketching and printing skills to create our own pictures of a tiger in the jungle.
As Designers, we are going to learn more about levers and linkage mechanisms before we design and make a moving rainforest animal out of card. Afterwards we will evaluate our models so we can improve our models.
Fantastic Finish!
As Geographers, we will be taking part in a class debate about deforestation. Each of us will be given a specific role which we have to represent in the debate:
- Logger
- Pharmacist
- Conservationist
- Inhabitant
- Government official
- Fast-food restaurant owner
- Environmental scientist
- Cattle farmer
Our homework matrix and study theme web can also be found below.
