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Case Study: Deforestation

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Learning objectives

Case study: the deforestation of the Amazon rainforest.

What different views are there about deforestation?

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The deforestation of the Amazon rainforest in South America is a major issue facing the world today.

In 2008 alone, 11,968km of rainforest was cleared. This is an area roughly the size of Jamaica.

Case study: deforestation

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What do you know about the rainforest?

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What is the impact of deforestation?

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Hold a class debate on the following motion:

‘Is the Amazon rainforest being developed or destroyed?’

Do some research to find out more about the viewpoint your group will represent. You should be prepared to respond to arguments from other groups. You might like to create posters or leaflets to help support your case!

Debating deforestation

Different groups in the class will represent the views of either:

the Brazilian government

tribal people

environmentalists

poor soya farmers.