A captivating true story about a girl who fell out of a plane over the Amazon—and walked out of the jungle eleven days later. Complete with sidebars that explore and explain the science that allowed Juliane to survive her fall, the diversity of life in the Amazon jungle, the natural history of Peru and much more, Follow the Water is a powerful and unforgettable true story of survival against all odds. This guide provides educators and students with a framework to explore the natural environment and the depth of human resolve. Essential questions guide students through Juliane’s incredible journey, through the mystery, beauty, and challenges of the Amazon jungle, and will help them explore universal and highly relevant themes for young people. The interdisciplinary activities allow for student discovery and exploration. Students will engage with science, art, and language to enhance their understanding of the world around them, of how we are all interconnected, of causes and effects, of structure and function, and of stability and change in the natural world and in life and literature.
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