This module invites primary school students (ages 8–10) to discover Madeira’s living heritage — from the ancient Laurissilva forest, to the centuries-old levada water channels, to the terraced fields that still feed the island today. Across three lessons, students connect nature, culture, and sustainability through Madeira’s most iconic landscapes.

• The Laurissilva Forest — UNESCO-listed biodiversity and cultural heritage
• Levadas — Madeira’s historic water channels and the levadeiros who maintain them
• Traditional agriculture — poios, bananas, vineyards, and sustainable farming

Module Presentation

An overview deck introducing the whole module — Madeira’s landscape, forest, water culture, and farming traditions — before students move into the three individual lessons.

Lesson Plans

Three 90-minute sessions for ages 8–10, each with its own presentation and an Evaluation & Solutions worksheet (fill-in-the-blank, multiple choice, and open-ended questions, with answer key).

Key Learning Outcomes

• Explain how Madeira’s forest, water, and farming traditions connect nature and culture.
• Identify sustainable practices — from levadas to terraced farming — that protect the island.
• Create posters, maps, or infographics presenting what they’ve learned.
• Propose one action to help protect Madeira’s natural and cultural heritage.