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Rainforest Lesson Plans

1. Amazon Alphabet- "The great diversity of life in the tropical rain forest of the Amazon Basin is shown in this activity by having students create an alphabetic Amazon animal mural."
2. BIOME: Rainforests- "Students will collect data from a variety of print/non-print materials and resources to create oral/visual/written reports, audiovisual presentations, and visual displays (bulletin boards, tabletop dioramas, etc.)"
3. Creative Writing From the Rainforest- "Students will gain knowledge of the rainforests around the world."
4. Hands-On Science for Teaching Rain Forest Ecosystems- The basic premise for the materials provided is to teach about rain forest ecosystems--focusing primarily on the tropical forests of Latin America.
5. How To Create A Rain Stick- "The students will be able to construct their own rain stick."
6. Human Impacts in the African Rainforest- High school students should be encouraged to think about possible solutions to the environmental degradation that humans can cause, and to the ways in which people can work together to protect the environment from further negative human impacts.

1. Kindergarten Rainforest Unit- A 15 day unit. Very well done!
2. Layers of the Rainforest- Students us a variety of books about the rainforest to create a rainforest in the classroom.
3. Layers of the Rainforest- This lesson teaches children the 4 layers of the rainforest.
4. Making Rain Forest Items: Fast and Easy- Make your classroom a rainforest.
5. My Forest or the Rainforest?- There are many differences and similarities between the flora and fauna of temperate forests and rainforests. Certain environmental conditions allow particular plants and animals to live in the rainforest.
6. People and African Animals- This lesson asks students to think about the ways that human activities impact African animals and their habitats. After looking at pictures on the Internet and discussing the possible consequences of human activities, students will draw pictures of animals living in their natural habitats with and without the effects of human impacts.
7. Products from the Rainforest- Bananas, cocoa, coffee, wood and many more products originate in the rainforests of Latin America. As demand for products from the rainforest increases, more pressure is exerted on these precious ecosystems.
8. Protecting Africa's Wildlife- In this lesson, students will consider how people affect the natural environment in their home area and in Africa. They will learn about two African habitats (the savanna and the rain forest) and some of the animals that live there, and focus on how cheetahs and chimpanzees make use of their habitats.
9. Rain Bird Rain Forest Curriculum- K-12 curriculum.
10. Rainforest 3-D Art- Students will be able to create a 3-D rainforest scene using media techniques and processes in 3-D Art.
11. Rainforest Exploration- "To learn the simple concepts of the rainforest and its inhabitants. Create a 3-D rainforest using one of the animals learned about."
12. Rain Forest- "The purpose of this lesson is to introduce the students to three aspects of the rain forest. The three aspects are people, animals, and life."
13. Rain Forest Erosion- "Students will identify the relationship between soil erosion by water and the destruction of the rain forests."
14. Rainforest Fungi- The rainforest holds many treasures, not the least of which is a trove of unusual plants that may have medical use. In this Science Update, we'll tell you about a reseacher who thinks that such plants may have an even more valuable treasure living within them.
15. Rainforest Research Project- "This lesson plan is designed for life science students. It may also be used for creative writing and research."
16. Rain Forest Theme: abcteach- A variety of materials for teachers.
17. Rainforest Trees- Literature based.
18. Saving the Rain Forest- Students will understand why rain forests are being destroyed and reasons why we should try to save them.
19. Social Studies lesson on Rainforests- "Reading to learn of another culture and writing to compare our culture to the people of the rainforest."
20. Soil in the Amazon- By examining data, students will come to understand the effects of nutrient depletion in the Amazon and the impact of tree and plant removal from Amazon soils. Students will be able to describe slash-and-burn agriculture and its impact on the environment.
21. Teaching Science Through Picture Books: A Rainforest Lesson- This lesson introduces third- through fifth-grade students to a study of the tropical rainforest. Prereading activities, which allow students to access and build upon prior knowledge, include listening to sound effects of the rainforest, writing, and drawing.
22. The Great Kapok Tree: A Social Studies Lesson- "Students will demonstrate an understanding of the interdependence of animals, people and plants in the rainforest by participating in an ecosystem simulation."
23. The Great Kapok Tree: A Tale of the Amazon Rain Forest- This lesson plan deals with the story of the great Kapok tree, a tale from the Amazon forest. It also generates different ideas of using the computer.
24. The Rainforest- “The Rain Forest” is an integrated unit incorporating knowledge and skills primarily from the Social Studies and English/Language Arts areas.
25. The Rainforest, Raw Materials, and You- In this lesson, from PBS' "Journey into Amazonia," students identify products made with materials that originate in the world's rainforests.
26. Importance of the Rainforest: Great Kapok Tree- "Students will be able to identify animals that live in the rainforest."
27. The Rainforest- "The overall purpose of the unit is to help the students become informed and active in the world in which they live."
28. Why Does the Cocoa Tree Need a Tropical Rainforest to Grow?- Cocoa plants have specific requirements to survive. Plants thrive naturally in different biomes. Growing conditions and requirements can be affected by human activity.