Locate on a map - Rainforests

In this educational activity, students are tasked with collaborating to identify and mark the locations of the world's rainforests and deserts on a world map. This exercise encourages students to conduct research and explore the geographical distribution of these significant ecosystems. The assignment serves as a gateway to deeper questions about the formation of rainforests, the reasons for their specific global positions, and the broader concept of biomes.

Students are prompted to investigate the climatic and environmental factors that contribute to the creation of a rainforest, such as consistent high rainfall, warmth, and often proximity to the equator. This part of the task aims to enhance their understanding of the interplay between climate and vegetation patterns. Additionally, the concept of biomes is introduced as a classification of ecologically similar regions characterized by distinctive plant and animal species, climate, and soil conditions. Students are encouraged to discuss whether a rainforest can indeed be classified as a biome, allowing for a detailed exploration of ecological and geographical terminology and concepts.