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Globio

Glossopedia: Tropical Rainforests

For Students 3rd - 8th
Tropical rainforests are found along the Earth's equator. They possess a very special climate and are an integral part of the planet's natural system. Climate, plant and animal life, and indigenous peoples are discussed. Additionally,...
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Mongabay.com: Tropical Rainforests

For Students 9th - 10th
If you are interested at all in rainforests, this is an excellent place to further your learning. Read about the importance of rainforests, why they are disappearing, and plenty about both the animals and people who live in rainforests...
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Center for Educational Technologies

Earth Floor: Biomes: Tropical Rainforest Animals

For Students 9th - 10th
Site provides information on tropical rain forest animals and animal adaptations. Offers links to other biomes as well.
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Missouri Botanical Garden: Education: Exploring the Tropics

For Students 9th - 10th
Extensive information about tropical forests, including the plants, animals, and people found there. Also covers adaptations, biodiversity, economic benefits of tropical rain forests, and threats to their survival.
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Tropical Broadleaf Evergreen Forest: The Rainforest

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a general overview of the tropical rainforests that focuses on climate, animal life, vegetation, soil and so on. It also includes a rainforest map.
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Children's Tropical Forests: Rain Forest Facts

For Students 3rd - 8th
Read fact sheets about topics related to the rainforest: the physical environment, plants, animals, native people, its destruction, consequences of destruction, and ways to help.
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Exploring Nature

Exploring Nature Educational Resource: Rainforests of the World

For Students 3rd - 8th
Read about different rainforests around the planet. Find out geographical information, as well as typical plants and animals living there.
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Passport to Knowledge: Passport to the Rain Forest

For Students 9th - 10th
Follow in Darwin's footsteps to the heart of our planet's largest rainforest, guided by some of the world's leading biologists. Content uses pictures, video, real-time interactions, and activities, to fully explore the rain forest from...
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Reference: Habitats: Rainforest

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the plant and animal interactions within the rainforest ecosystem.
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Globio

Glossopedia: Borneo

For Students 3rd - 8th
Borneo is the third largest island in the world. Borneo's vast biodiversity, natural resources, and geology are discussed. The history of indigenous peoples as well as the effects of colonization and overuse of natural resources are...
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The Belize Zoo: Mammals, Birds, and Reptiles of Belize

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides information about the birds which live in the tropical forests of Belize. View photos, watch video clips, or listen to audio clips of each bird.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Plants and Animals of the Tropical Rainforest Biome

For Students 4th - 7th
Describes the layers of a rainforest, adaptations plants have made, and animals that live there.
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Other

Rainforest Alliance: Species Profiles

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource has rain-forest species profiles for amphibians, birds, mammals, insects, and plants. Each profile explains the organism's anatomy, habitat, diet, and threats.
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The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry

Abpi: Human and Animal Habitats

For Students 3rd - 6th
An interactive learning game where students answer whether or not certain environments would be suitable for different animals. Printable worksheets are available for review at the end of the activity.