Today, we explored the important issue of deforestation as part of our rainforest topic. We discussed why people cut down trees and examined the impact this can have on wildlife, habitats and the environment. The pupils then took part in a class debate, moving to different sides of the room to vote on a range of statements before explaining and defending their opinions. This led to some thoughtful discussions as we considered different viewpoints and explored the moral and ethical questions surrounding deforestation. The pupils showed excellent listening, reasoning and critical thinking skills throughout the lesson.