How are we in the UK linked to Tropical Rainforests?

Lesson Objective:

To find out if we are responsible for the destruction of tropical rainforest in the Congo.

The Democratic Republic of Congo is a country in Africa which is mainly covered by rainforests.

In this lesson you are going to solve a mystery and try to find the answer to the following question:

Are we responsible for the possible extinction of the mountain gorilla?

Read through the cards with the person next to you. Discuss the information and try to answer the question above. Use information from the cards to explain your answer in your book.

What did you decide?

Coltan Clip

What about other resources?

Gold Copper Diamonds

Iron Ore Platinum Nickel

10 Minute Task• Get into groups of 4.• Each group must choose a different resource.• Use the internet to find out the following:

1.Where it is extracted

2.How much it costs

3.What it is used for

4. Its environmental impact

Add your answers to a powerpoint and get

ready to present to the class.

We are linked to the destruction of tropical rainforests in the Congo. On the post-it note write a text message to a friend telling them whether you agree, disagree or are undecided about the statement. Give a reason for your answer. Place your post-it on the board on the continuum line.

HomeworkWrite a persuasive piece of writing, on your mobile phone to a mobile phone company of your choice. You could….•Educate them about the environmental damage that coltan mining causes•Encourage them to make changes to their mobile phones.