We can’t wait for your students to dig into the paired texts feature in the September issue of Scope. A narrative nonfiction article, “How to Save a Baby Orangutan,” and an infographic, “Why We Need Rainforests,” explore the urgent problem of rainforest deforestation. After reading the article and the infographic with your class, explore the resources below to keep your students' learning going.
Essential Questions
Post these questions in your classroom for students to refer to as they explore the resources:
- Why are rainforests valuable?
- How do humans impact the natural world?
- Why should we care about things that happen in faraway places?
6 resources to keep the learning going: