Year 6 Amazon settlements lesson pack – rural and urban life
Compare rural and urban settlements across the Amazon with this Year 6 Amazon settlements lesson pack, fully National Curriculum aligned and part of our Glorious Geography scheme of work, recognised as Highly Commended by the Geographical Association. Pupils explore where people live in the rainforest, from indigenous villages to the urban sprawl of Manaus.
- Comprehensive lesson plan with in-built CPD guidance and likely misconceptions addressed.
- Amazon settlements PowerPoint with interactive slides to guide teaching.
- Amazon settlements worksheets differentiated to support all abilities.
- Engaging activities using photos and prompts to compare housing, services and resources.
This lesson helps pupils understand how human geography is shaped by the rainforest environment, while introducing key vocabulary such as maloca, palafita and favela. Discover more in our KS2 geography scheme or explore the complete Primary Geography Scheme of Work.
