Lesson 1: Introduction to the Jungle – Identifying Animals Content: • Introduce the concept of the jungle and the animals that live there. • Identify different animals found in the jungle and discuss their characteristics.

Tasks: • Brainstorm animals that are likely to be spotted in the jungle. • Discuss similarities and differences between the animals. • Access online resources to answer questions about jungle animals.

Lesson 2: Exploring the Jungle Environment Content: • Examples of jungle terrain such as streams, swamps, and tropical forests. • Explore the plants and animals of each environment. • Discuss the problems that living in a jungle environment can present.

Tasks: • Draw a picture of a jungle scene, labeling the types of terrain and the plants and animals found in each. • Research the climate of each jungle environment. • Create a chart to compare the plants and animals found in each jungle environment.

Lesson 3: Life in the Jungle Content: • Explore the various creatures of the jungle and their adaptations for surviving life in the jungle. • Discuss the competition among plants and animals for resources throughout the jungle.

Tasks: • Research the habits and diets of the different plants and animals of the jungle. • Create an adaptation timeline to show the evolution of different animals. • Imagine what life in the jungle would be like and draw a picture.

Lesson 4: Endangered Species Content: • Learn about the effects of humans on jungle habitats and the changes in habitats. • Identify endangered species within the jungle.

Tasks: • Research endangered species within the jungle and make an information sheet. • Create a poster highlighting the plight of endangered species in the jungle. • Explore how humans can help protect endangered species.

Lesson 5: Conservation and Protection Content: • Examine the roles of conservation and protection in protecting the jungle environment. • Learn about the importance of preserving biodiversity and the consequences of deforestation.

Tasks: • Discuss the role of conservation and protection in protecting the jungle environment. • Create a fact sheet about deforestation and the impact it has on the jungle environment. • Research different conservation initiatives and how they are working to protect the jungle.

Lesson 6: Food Chains in the Jungle Content: • Learn about the complex interactions between plants and animals in the jungle. • Examine the role of inducible defenses within the food chain.

Tasks: • Create food chains to demonstrate the transfer of energy within the jungle. • Research the role of inducible defenses and explain why they are important. • Design a poster illustrating the different levels of the food chain in the jungle.

Lesson 7: Climate Change and the Jungle Content: • Examine the impact of climate change on the jungle. • Discuss the positive and negative effects of changing climate on the ecosystems of the jungle.

Tasks: • Research how climate change is impacting the rainforests of the world. • Create a presentation discussing the impacts of climate change on the jungle. • Create a poster explaining the effects of climate change on the flora and fauna of the jungle.

Lesson 8: Exploring Tropical Rainforests Content: • Explore the unique plants and animals of tropical rain forests. • Discuss the value of rainforest ecosystems.

Tasks: • Make an information sheet of the plants and animals found in tropical rain forests. • Research the threats that cause deforestation of tropical rain forests. • Create a poster highlighting the value of rainforest ecosystems.

Lesson 9: Human Impact on the Jungle Content: • Examine the impact of humans on the jungle environment. • Discuss the consequences and impact of human activities on the jungle.

Tasks: • Research different types of human activities which have an impact on the jungle. • Create a presentation discussing the impacts of human activities on the jungle. • Design a poster outlining ways that humans can help protect the jungle.

Lesson 10: Jungle Adventure Simulation Content: • Simulate a jungle adventure in which participants explore the environment, identify plants and animals, and understand conservation efforts.

Tasks: • Create a simulation in which participants move around a map to identify plants and animals in the jungle. • Introduce scenarios which involve conservation of the jungle environment. • Design a set of tasks and activities to complete the simulation.