In this lesson, children learn that South America has many different ecosystems, which are places where plants and animals live together. They explore the Amazon Rainforest, home to tall trees, colourful birds, and thousands of other species. They also look at the Andes Mountains, where it is much colder and animals like llamas live, and the grasslands (called the Pampas), where lots of farming takes place.

Pupils discover that each ecosystem has its own climate, plants, and animals, and that people need to help protect these environments so they can stay healthy for the future.