New educational and free resources on the Amazon for grades 6 through8 are available online! Check them out at natgeoed.org/amazon. This collection of activities, case studies, and interactive maps provides students with a holistic picture of the current state of the Amazon rain forest, and raises awareness about the short- and long-term impacts of human activity on its biodiversity. The National Geographic Society supports education as a vital component in conservation. By engaging with these resources, students will acquire integrated and innovative skills to become capable decision-makers, able to identify alternative solutions and weigh trade-offs to make well-reasoned decisions.
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