Birds and coffee

• This resource is of great value in targeting the year 4 geography content descriptions about the importance of environments to animals and people and the significance of vegetation to the environment, people and sustainability, as well as the year 4 science content description about the dependence of living things on the environment for survival. Teachers can make use of a reference article to compare the environmental consequences of coffee farming that leaves some rainforest intact, with the 'full-sun' farming method in which rainforest trees are removed. Student activities include simulating the impact of deforestation on migratory birds and explaining the importance of conserving the rainforest habitat for migratory birds and people.
• This resource is also of great value in targeting the year 4 geography content description about presenting information in a range of forms using geographical terminology, and the year 4 science content description about communicating ideas and discoveries in a variety of ways. Student activities include the creation of maps of bird migratory paths and the production of brochures that highlight the importance of sourcing coffee from sustainable farming practices.
• This resource may be of some use in targeting the content description about the location of the major countries of Africa and South America and the types of natural vegetation and animals in those countries.

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