The Great Kapok Tree: A Tale of the Amazon Rain Forest (Rise and Shine)

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Kapok seeds have 20-25% of oil, which is very similar to cottonseed oil. We can use oil from Ceiba Pentandra seeds for cooking purposes. Why do people cut down the trees in the rainforest? Can you find out why? What can we do to protect rainforests?

There are several words in this book that may be unfamiliar to early readers. Here are some of them: The kapok tree is an emergent canopy species that grows on the forest edges and in the clearings of any primary forest. Could you turn this story (or part of it) into a play script and perform it to others? Here is one example: The ceiba was the most sacred tree for the ancient Maya, and according to Maya mythology, it was the symbol of the universe. The tree signified a route of communication between the three levels of earth. Its roots were said to reach down into the underworld, its trunk represented the middle world where the humans live, and its canopy of branches arched high in the sky symbolized the upper world and the thirteen levels in which the Maya heaven was divided.a b Hellmuth, Nicholas (March 2011). " Ceiba pentandra" (PDF). Revue Magazine. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2012-06-17 . Retrieved 2013-04-28. The tree is native to Mexico, Central America, and northern parts of South America. Kapok is also native to the Caribbean tropical West Africa and is found throughout the neotropics. Knowlton, Timothy W., and Gabrielle Vail. "H ybrid Cosmologies in Mesoamerica: A Reevaluation of the Yax Cheel Cab, a Maya World Tree." Ethnohistory 57.4 (2010): 709-39. Print. Make a list of animals shown in the book. Could you use a Venn diagram or a Carroll diagram to sort them in different ways?

This resource helps your KS2 class look at more of the vocabulary used in the recount or the book. Your class will study the words used, research the definitions and write the word in another context. As with all of our teaching resources, there is differentiation to cater for all abilities in your class. In this resource your class will identify the correct words to use whilst reading the text. The resource covers: it’s and its wear / were / where to / too / two won / one their / they’re / there off / ofDuring the night, with an unpleasant smell, these tree flowers attract bats and other insects, which are its greatest pollutants. It is considered a symbol of the universe and is the most sacred tree for the ancient Mayan population. If you want to unearth more interesting facts about this ancient tree and sacred symbol, keep reading! Facts About The Kapok Tree Your class will be learning to use inverted commas in this activity and recognise the difference between direct and indirect speech. Direct and indirect speech has been taken from the story. Your class will explore the words from: the boa constrictor, bee, monkey, toucan and tree frog. The activity sheets are differentiated and you can choose the level to suit your abilities. The flowers of this tree are a primary source of nectar and pollen for bats and honey bees. The tree produces white and pink flowers.

The Ceiba Pentandra tree of tropical rainforests is famous for various reasons and is cultivated on a large scale for production. Sierra Leone's symbolic Cotton Tree falls during storm in Freetown". The Guardian. Agence France-Presse. 25 May 2023. Archived from the original on 2023-05-25 . Retrieved 2023-05-25.p>She is a highly skilled professional with six years of experience in writing and a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics from PSG College of Arts and Science. In addition to her professional experience, she has also been actively involved in volunteer work, particularly with children for organizations such as the Spartans Association for Youth and as an ambassador for the Charter for Compassion. With her experience in both writing and volunteer work, Sri Dhanya is a well-rounded professional who brings a unique perspective and diverse skillset to any project she works on.

Kidadl is independent and to make our service free to you the reader we are supported by advertising. The kapok is an emergent tree found in dry and gallery forests. You can also find some species in secondary forests.