Rainforest Effects

Imagine that you visit the rainforest and take a special plant home with you. What happens to it and the surrounding ecosystem?

This prompt encourages understanding of how human actions can impact various ecosystems. Consider what happens when this plant is uprooted from its environment and how it responds to its new setting. Simultaneously, consider how does the rainforest react to this plant being missing. This cause-and-effect writing opportunity can help kids to understand the principle of ecological balance and consequences of human interference.