Rainforest Day / Rainforest Layers Diorama
Rainforest Layers Diorama
Children build a box diorama showing the forest floor, understorey, canopy and emergent layers. Science and art together.
How to run it
- Talk about rainforest layers.
- Children plan their diorama.
- Create layers using paper and recycled materials.
- Add animals to each layer.
You will need
- shoeboxes
- coloured paper
- recycled materials
- glue
- scissors
Make it easier or harderProvide templates for younger children; older children can research animals.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 4, Outcome 2Children learn about ecosystems and represent their knowledge.
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