Amazon Jungle...our next destination!

After a long flight we eventually 

landed in our new destination...the Amazon Jungle!! We had planned a tour of the rain forest, but it seemed that the weather Gods were against us. 

Both classes got together to find 

out exactly where the Amazon Jungle was. Gill showed them on her map and told them a little about some of the species that are found there.

Fortunately after our first break there was a break in the rain and were able to set off to explore! The children had all come armed with walking shoes, walking sticks, binoculars and even some sunscreen.

We discussed where in what type of area we
were likely to see each of the animals

Everyone was so excited. We set off to walk to the 'jungle' at the university nature trail. We had prepared a checklist of animals that the children had to look our for. They played along so nicely, spotting all sorts of animals!

 

Off we go..keep your eyes peeled!

We could eat the fruit from the bread fruit tree.

Can you hear that...is it the Spider Monkey?

A sloth! A sloth!

Watch out for the Anaconda!

Two intrepid explorers!

Zeenatha and Alka can see the Hapi Eagle!

A good example of the
different levels of
vegetation in the forest.

A real live toad in a hole!

Ebrahim couldn't bear to look!

We conquered the jungle!

   

A beautiful mushroom after the
storm.

After our exciting adventure we returned back to school. This learning experience really helped the children to formulate an idea of what the jungle could be like. They are very eager to learn more!