What dangers are there if the individual components are not compatible?
What dangers are there if the individual components are not compatible?
interactive graphic each on the plant life and animal life in tropical rainforests, dangers
interactive graphic each on the plant life and animal life in tropical rainforests, dangers
inquiry task on the rainforest pharmacy (with link list) • 1 role-playing game on the dangers
inquiry task on the rainforest pharmacy (with link list) • 1 role-playing game on the dangers
The students should grapple with the reasons for rainforest destruction. The teacher first introduces the topic of rainforests in general and the consequences of their destruction. Then the students should discuss the causes of destruction. They can do so by putting on a fictitious talk show on the topic of “Rainforest – protect or use? or by role-playing a “UN mini-summit. The students appear as representatives with different interests and defend their points of view. Tips are provided to help the students prepare the content. The game situation is briefly explained. Then the six roles are described in detail: • Plantation manager • Fine wood dealer • Native inhabitant of the rainforest • Peasant farmer • Consumer in central Europe/North America • Conservationist Background information and links to additional information are provided for working out the roles. A double teaching period should be provided to prepare for and carry out the role-playing game. Information and ideas: Other roles can be added, such as an engineer for road construction. Using the following sources: Dr. Tom Deutschle; WWF 2011 Living Forest Report; “Indigenous affairs 2/05, IWGIA (2005); “Geografie Infothek, Klett; Pro REGENWALD; Süddeutsche Zeitung (Sept. 2, 2012); Schrot & Korn Magazin (09/2012)
for a role-playing game that makes it possible for the students to experience the dangers
