Rainforests School Workshops
School Trips and Workshops for physical and environmental geography
Studying the Rainforests with your class?
Rainforests are ancient ecosystems, virtually undisturbed for millions of years. They are the lungs of the planet, and home to countless species of plants, animals, insects and birds. If you are looking to give your children a rainforest school workshop, there are lots of great options. We have provided some ideas below as well as lots of themed workshops and day trips.
When you hear the word 'rainforest' you immediately think of the Amazon basin and its huge tropical rainforest, sadly being felled at an alarming rate for its precious timber and to clear space for agriculture. But there are also large rainforests in Africa and Australia. And not all rainforests are tropical - smaller temperate rainforests exist in New Zealand and the United States, and even incredibly rare rainforest environments in parts of the UK.
Part of what makes rainforests so valuable and also so precarious, is the ratio between their land area and the amount of biodiversity they contain. Removing even a small part of their mass results in an awful loss of plant and wildlife. At present, tropical rainforests and temperate rainforests cover just 3% of the world's land area.
Help your class learn where to find the world's tropical rainforests, about the wildlife that lives in the tree canopy, the pressures from logging, agriculture and development, the various management strategies and ways in which the rainforests are protected. And find out exactly how much rain falls in a rainforest.
The rainforests of South America are teeming with thousands of different species of wildlife, from tropical frogs and exotic birds, to a huge number of plants. Many of these plants and animals form part of an ecosystem, relying on each other for their prosperity. The concept of an ecosystem and equilibrium are key to many of our rainforest workshops.
- Meet creatures who live in the rainforest
- Learn about the forest ecosystem
- Discuss rainforest deforestation
- Find out the role rainforests play in global warming
- Hear how people live and work in the rainforests
- Think about how a rainforest environment differs from our own
Children can discover more about how the rainforests play an important role in climate change and global temperatures, as the trees take carbon dioxide from the air through photosynthesis.
These rainforest school trips and workshops can also discuss how these rainforest environments are also vital stores of resources and minerals upon which countries build their economies. Logging, farming and mineral extraction help local communities to develop, but often at the cost of the natural environment. Discussions can be made around the rights of native tribes, landowners and governments.
The experiences we feature can help you look in more detail at the topic of rainforests to help support your classroom work. You could link a Rainforests workshop to your curriculum topics in Physical Geography, Human and Environmental Geography, Sustainability, Biology and more.
Rainy Rainforest
in-school workshopLife in the Rainforest is ever changing with a constant demand for resources. Join your One Day Facilitator to study the characteristics of this astonishing part of our planet, using drama and role play to bring its smells, sounds and sights to life.
Rainforests VR Workshop
in-school workshopLearning about the rainforest? Why don't you drop your class into the middle of the Amazon Rainforest with the UK's no.1 VR workshop company for schools! Bring the outside world into your classroom with PrimeVR!
Rainforests - Above and beyond the Canopy
online/in-school workshopDuring this Drama Hut Workshop we meet our enthusiastic scientist, as she explores the Rainforests of South America and how we can protect them! Discover the magnificent canopy of trees that filters the sun, to the dark forest floor, and much more.
The Americas VR Workshop
in-school workshopBring your South America topic to life by visiting popular landmarks with the UK's no.1 VR workshop company! Your class will have the chance to visit the Amazon Rainforest and the Galapagos Islands! Enquire now with PrimeVR!
Africa VR Workshop
in-school workshopDiscover Africa with the UK's no.1 VR workshop company! Travel to the Serengeti National Park and come face to face with lions, rhinos, giraffes, mongoose and elephants. Bring the magic of African wildlife into your classroom with PrimeVR!
The Bioasis
South WestAdventure and Positive Environmental Impact Await Your School's Next Residential Trip! Unlike other school residential trips, we flip the script by creating positive growth in students' development and education.
Houghton Farm
London & South EastSituated within walking distance of Amberley train station and the River Arun, Houghton Farm is ideally suited to provide an insight into food and farming within the beautiful South Downs National Park. Each visit is bespoke and fully risk assessed.
Virtual Reality Day
in-school workshopBring all of your topics to life with the UK's no.1 VR workshop company! Using VR headsets, we can deliver up to six workshops in a day all tailored to each year group's current topic. Bring the outside world into your classroom with PrimeVR!
Flamingo Land
YorkshireDid you know Flamingo Land offers educational workshops, tours and self guided workbooks all in the surroundings of an award winning zoo and theme park.
Conway Centres Anglesey
WalesWith direct access to the Menai Strait the venue offers both challenging Outdoor Activities & Creative/Performing Arts opportunities. Set in 169 acres there are an extensive range of on-site activities that last 3hrs so are as productive as possible.
Buzz Active Bushy Wood
London & South EastBuzz Active provide affordable outdoor education, water sport and activity sessions, days and residential trips to the whole community. Three great locations combine to create an excellent residential. or choose to visit just one of our locations.
Encompass Training
South WestNestled in the heart of rural Devon, Encompass Training is located at the historic Grade I Great Potheridge House. We specialize in offering sole occupancy, a diverse range of high-quality outdoor education activities, delivered by experienced staff
London for Primary & Middle Schools-Curriculum Travel
London & South EastCurriculum Travel provides customized educational tours in London, catering to primary and middle school students. These tours enhance learning through varied experiences, specifically designed to achieve distinct educational goals.
Living things and Habitat Heroes
in-school workshopLearning about our planets precious biodiversity is vital because it lays the foundation for understanding the importance of preserving the natural world, promoting sustainable practices, and ensuring a healthy planet for future generations.
Conway Centres Tattenhall
North WestLocated in the beautiful village of Tattenhall just 7 miles from Chester the centre offers a peaceful haven and a base for wide range of Outdoor Activities and the Arts. It's proximity to many schools makes it ideal for day courses too.
Edinburgh for Primary & Middle Schools-Curriculum Travel
ScotlandCurriculum Travel specialises in the younger age groups so all of our tours are age appropriate. One of our favourite tours as almost all of it can be done on foot. You must try the Storytelling experience with story tellers bringing books to life.
Animals VR Workshop
in-school workshopLearning about the animal kingdom? Travel around the world and come face to face with a range of different animals with the UK's no.1 VR workshop company! Bring the outside world into your classroom with PrimeVR!
Eden Project & Cornwall for Primary and Middle Schools-Curriculum Travel
South WestCornwall enhances educational curriculums with visits to Tintagel Castle, exploring King Arthur's legend, engaging in Seal Sanctuary activities, and participating in workshops at the remarkable Eden Project.
Up-cycling and Recycling
in-school workshopIn these exciting workshops we discuss a wide range of green issues in the home, at school and in a global context. By embracing up-cycling and recycling individuals can collectively contribute to a healthier planet and a more sustainable future.
The Natural World: Earth, Environment & Water
in-school workshopThese lively and interactive shows take place inside our portable planetarium Dome. Crawl down the tunnel into the darkened Dome to be immersed in our Natural World: environments, food webs, water cycle, tectonic plates, climate change + engineering.
Geography lessons with Minecraft
in-school workshopWe will be delving into the virtual world of Minecraft to bring out an experience that the student would love and learn in. This workshop can be adapted to cover a range of geography topics aimed at KS2 and KS3.
We Are The Rangers: Explore Wildlife Conservation in Minecraft
in-school workshopIn this workshop, students will immerse themselves into the world of Minecraft and learn the fundamentals of AI and how to use it for good.
Custom VR Adventures: Tailored Virtual Reality Experiences
in-school workshopTeachers will have the unique opportunity to dictate the themes and videos, tailoring the VR experiences to their students' interests and curriculum needs.
London & Ipswich-Secret War to Cold War
East of EnglandBattlefield & History Tours specialises in exactly that. London and Ipswich are filled with history and visits that bring studies to life. A time of spies, propaganda, espionage, mistrust and bluff.
The Environment - Nurturing Nature Workshop
in-school workshopJoin Beatrice, a passionate environmentalist and beekeeper, as she inspires children to explore the beauty of our planet and learn how we can protect it through sustainability and environmental awareness.
Climate Change VR Workshop
in-school workshopIntroduce your pupils to climate change with PrimeVR! We'll take your pupils on a virtual tour of the world to see what impact global warming is having on the natural world. Bring the school trip to you!
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