Collect some of the natural materials found in the text, and then perhaps classify the materials for a science lesson, and then proceed to makeindividual collages for an art class.

In groups, students are to create three freeze frames (still dramatic representations using students and props) to represent the past, present and future of the Daintree Rainforest. Students will take photos of each frozen scene and put them together in a multimedia format using Microsoft PowerPoint, Pic Collage or another app. They can then orally tell the story of their pictures. Alternatively, students may assemble their pictures in a collage accompanied by written text.

As in her previous picture books, Baker (Window; Where the Forest Meets the Sea) uses her exceptional ""collage constructions,"" crisply photographed here, to make an environmental statement. Continue reading » Unusual collage constructions form vibrant New York City panoramas in this modest tale of Light, a white pigeon who flees his rooftop aviary to explore his urban surroundings. Ages 4-7. Continue reading » Students are to create a board game about the Daintree Rainforest. Show them examples of other board games and, if necessary, provide them with a basic template. The purpose of the game is to teach others about the Daintree Rainforest, as well as promote its conservation. Students will need to follow the basic format of a board game and demonstrate knowledge of the procedural format, as well as aspects of persuasive texts. They should also use elements of the text Where the Forest Meets The Sea where possible. A great book is always a fantastic place to start when planning an integrated learning experience for your students, after all, books are familiar andengaging. The themes running throughout this text lend itself to many regularly taught topics.

Interpreting, analysing, evaluating – Use comprehension strategies to understand and discuss texts listened to, viewed or read independently (ACELY1650) Discuss other types of narratives that are passed down through generations to help people learn, i.e. fables, Dreaming stories, campfire yarns. Read a variety of Dreaming stories or invite a local Aboriginal Elder to share some of their own stories. Discuss the difference between an oral narrative and one that is written down.Working in pairs, discuss the role that the images play in increasing our understanding of the author's message.