Download the Tropical Environments Module
This module contains:
- An editable PowerPoint lesson presentation
- Editable revision handouts
- A glossary that covers the key terminologies of the module
- Topic mindmaps for visualising the key concepts
- Printable flashcards to help students engage active recall
- A quiz with an answer key to test knowledge and understanding of the module
Tropical Environments
Tropical rainforests are located in warm climates between the latitudes of 23.5°N (Tropic of Cancer) and 23.5°S (Tropic of Capricorn) closer to the equator. This region receives a lot of sunlight, only slight seasonal variations, and year-round rainfall.
At the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
- Describe what a tropical environment is;
- Understand the interrelationships of all living things present in a tropical environments;
- Appreciate how animals and plants adapt to their habitat;
- Explain the factors of biodiversity of tropical environments;
- Explain the importance of tropical environments to the Earth;
- Examine the current environmental issues that threaten the ecosystem;
- Outline proposals or campaigns to protect biodiversity; and
- Present the recommended proposal or campaigns to others.
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More Natural World Modules
Tropical Environments is one lesson in our Natural World module. The other theory lessons can be found below:
Natural Resources
Hot Deserts
Weather Systems