The Hidden Forest

Book details

Author: Jeannie Baker

Topic: Ocean

Summary:
Looking for his lost fish trap, Ben thinks he sees something dark moving under the water. Diving into the sea he is amazed to discover a hidden world and the rich variety of creatures that live there.  


Teaching Ideas

Free teaching resources for this book are available below. This includes:

  • a Youtube link to a recording of the book
  • a lesson plan with suggested activities
  • a PowerPoint presentation for teachers
  • a student worksheet

Youtube Video: The Hidden Forest

Teaching Resources:

In this lesson, students will create an acrostic poem using the letters of the words ‘sargassum’.

Suitable for all Middle-Upper primary school levels

Curriculum Links: Science, Literacy.

Literacy Skills: Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking. 

In this lesson, students will practice writing, illustrating and committing to an action statement.

Lesson Plan

PowerPoint Presentation

Student Worksheet