Lesson+1+Teacher+notes

This is a great lesson to engage students at their own pace within a group situation. It gives the students the freedom to research aspects of the rainforest that interest them.

As students will be using the internet, it is important to keep children focused and on track.

It is important to monitor student computers to ensure that students are only researching information in relation to the rainforests.

As students take part in this activity, walk around the classroom asking them questions such as:

- Have you found anything interesting yet? - What are your main ideas about the rainforest? - Ensure your points are interesting!

By moving around the classroom and engaging with students it allows them to know that a teacher is present and is aware of what the students are doing. Also by walking around the classroom monitor student progress. Ensure that all students are actively engaged in the lesson. Ensure everyone has equally opportunities to research the information.