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- 6th - 12th
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Students examine the human impact on the tropical rainforests of Ghana, and the connection to people in other countries. They research the threats to rainforests by writing a campaigning leaflet and newspaper article. Full Review »
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- 1st
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Students choose one rainforest animal to research using print and electronic resources. They work cooperatively with a partner to create a Hyperstudio card. Full Review »
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- 3rd
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Students read about the rainforest researching the pros and cons of developing the land. They particpate in mock trial in order to present the information. Full Review »
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- 3rd
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Students research an endangered animal in the rainforest. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 6th
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Students research the different regions of the rainforest by using the Internet. They create their own postcards from each region they examine showing the plants and animals of that region. They share their postcards with the class. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 2nd
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Students identify physical features and climate conditions in a rain forest and plants that live in a rain forest habitat. They demonstrate how water in a rain forest moves in a continuous cycle from air to soil to plants to air. They name products made from rain forest materials and explain environmental problems facing the rain forest. Full Review »
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- 3rd
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Students explore characteristics of rainforests. Using the internet and a given worksheet, students search for rainforest facts. They investigate concepts of conservation, resource renewal, habitat mangement and species monitoring. Full Review »
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- 2nd
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Students discuss the importance of adaptation in the environment and how adaptation is necessary for survival in different ecosystems. They use critical thinking and inference skills in order to place animals and insects in the different strata of the rainforest based on diet, body modification, and prior knowledge. Full Review »
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- 3rd
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Students examine rainforests and the four different layers that make up a rainforest. They create an advertisement poster advertising a trip to the rainforest, including information concerning why people should visit, as well as, interesting information about the rainforest. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students examine the characteristics of the tropical rainforest. Using a map, they locate the rainforests found around the world, continents and the equator. Using the internet, they research the various layers of the rainforest and label them correctly on a worksheet. They also research an animal found in the rainforest and write a report. Full Review »

