KS2 Why is the Amazon rainforest important?

Introduce your pupils to the Amazon rainforest and the important role it plays in the water cycle with this resource for Key Stage 2 classes. Jam-packed with amazing rainforest facts and activities, your pupils will discover what the Amazon is like, how it compares to the rest of Brazil and why the rainforest is so important.

What's in my download?

Discover the Amazon rainforest with:

  • Amazing rainforest facts to help your pupils think about the ecosystems, physical features, climate and natural resources found in the Amazon and wider Brazil
  • Our 'Rainmakers' activity to introduce the role of the rainforest in the water cycle 

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