- Kindergarten
Rainforest Unit- A 15 day unit. Very well done!
- Layers
of the Rainforest- Students us a variety of books about the rainforest
to create a rainforest in the classroom.
- Layers
of the Rainforest- This lesson teaches children the 4 layers of
the rainforest.
- Making
Rain Forest Items: Fast and Easy- Make your classroom a rainforest.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
-
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.
- Rain Bird Rain Forest
Curriculum- K-12 curriculum.
- Rainforest
3-D Art- Students will be able to create a 3-D rainforest scene
using media techniques and processes in 3-D Art.
-
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."
- 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."
- Rain
Forest Erosion- "Students will identify the relationship between
soil erosion by water and the destruction of the rain forests."
- 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.
- Rainforest
Research Project- "This lesson plan is designed for life science
students. It may also be used for creative writing and research."
- Rain
Forest Theme: abcteach- A variety of materials for teachers.
- Rainforest
Trees- Literature based.
- Saving
the Rain Forest- Students will understand why rain forests are being
destroyed and reasons why we should try to save them.
- Social
Studies lesson on Rainforests- "Reading to learn of another
culture and writing to compare our culture to the people of the rainforest."
- 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.
- 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.
- 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."
- 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.
- The Rainforest-
“The Rain Forest” is an integrated unit incorporating knowledge and
skills primarily from the Social Studies and English/Language Arts areas.
- 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.
- Importance
of the Rainforest: Great Kapok Tree- "Students will be able
to identify animals that live in the rainforest."
- The
Rainforest- "The overall purpose of the unit is to help the
students become informed and active in the world in which they live."
- 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.
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