Discovering the Rainforest: Nature, Science & Sustainability
The workshop starts by listening to the sounds of the rainforest, immediately encouraging curiosity, discussion, and sensory engagement. Pupils quickly discover that rainforests are one of the most diverse ecosystems on the planet, supporting learning in Geography, Science, Biodiversity, Climate Change, Sustainability, and Global Citizenship. We explore how rainforests contain two-thirds of the world’s plant and wildlife species, and how a single hectare of tropical rainforest may contain as many as 200 species of trees. Pupils also learn about the environmental impact of cattle farming, soya bean production, paper manufacture, and the removal of commercially valuable hardwoods such as teak and mahogany.
To deepen understanding, the workshop includes an engaging multimedia presentation using colourful photographs, maps, sound clips, and video footage of rainforest plants and animals. This immersive approach helps bring this unique environment to life while supporting STEM learning, environmental awareness, literacy, communication skills, and cross-curricular learning. The workshop is designed to inspire awe and wonder while encouraging pupils to think critically about the importance of protecting ecosystems around the world.
As a creative response to the topic, pupils are invited to make a unique up-cycled notebook using recycled paper and old maps. This practical activity supports Art and Design, Design Technology, Eco-Schools, sustainability education, and creative learning, while also encouraging fine motor skills, problem solving, and environmental responsibility. Each notebook is finished by printing a beautiful rainforest-inspired woodblock print onto one of the recycled pages, creating a meaningful piece of artwork that reinforces the importance of recycling, re-using materials, and helping to protect the world’s forests.
Workshop Details
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Suitable for groups of up to 35 or 70 pupils per session
- An immersive exploration of rainforest ecosystems and biodiversity
- Supports Geography, Science, Climate Change, Sustainability and Global Citizenship
- Interactive multimedia experience featuring sounds, images, maps and video
- Investigates rainforest habitats, species diversity and global environmental impact
- Creative upcycling activity: making a recycled rainforest-inspired notebook
- Includes rainforest-themed woodblock printing for a hands-on art element
- Encourages creativity, environmental awareness and cross-curricular learning
This workshop is also available as an online option. Please get in touch for further details.
Perfect for Curriculum Enrichment and Themed School Events
The Inspiring the Next Generation of Eco Champions Workshop supports a wide range of curriculum objectives while giving pupils a practical, memorable and hands-on learning experience.
Through engaging activities, pupils explore rainforests, wildlife, sustainability, climate change, pollution and our impact on the planet, while developing creativity, teamwork, problem-solving and environmental awareness.
📚 Curriculum Subjects Covered
🌳 Rainforests & Deforestation
🐾 Animals, Wildlife & Endangered Species
🏡 Habitats & Biodiversity
🔬 Science – Life Processes & Living Things
🌍 Climate & Environmental Change
🌱 Sustainability & Sustainable Development
🚯 Pollution, Litter & Environmental Impact
👥 Population & Human Impact
♻️ Recycling, Waste & Reuse
📦 Sustainable Materials & Resource Management
🛠️ Design & Technology
🎨 Creativity, Art & Design
🤖 STEM
💚 Environmental Responsibility
💬 PSHE
🤝 Citizenship & Responsibility
🧠 Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Ideal for School Enrichment Days
This workshop is perfect for:
♻️ Eco Days
⭐ WOW Days
🌱 Sustainability Week
🔬 British Science Week
♻️ Global Recycling Day – 18 March
💧 World Water Day – 22 March
🌎 Earth Day – 22 April
🌿 Outdoor Classroom Day
🌍 Great Big Green Week
🌱 World Environment Day – 5 June
🏫 School Sustainability Days
🌊 World Oceans Day – 8 June
🌬️ Clean Air Day
🌳 Rainforest & Wildlife Days
🐾 Endangered Species & Biodiversity Days
🤖 STEM & Design Days
