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Biomes : Tropical Rainforest

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Did you know that 50% of the world's species are found in the rainforest, yet rain forests cover just 2% of the earth's surface? Introduce your class to the enchanting world of the rain forest by using this informative, image-rich video. Learn about the four levels of the rain forest and different ways both animals and plants adapt to the heavy rainfall.

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the forest floor, forest layers, forests, the tree canopy, tropical rainforests, rainforests, adaptations, biomes

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tropical rainforest, biome, emergent layer, canopy, understory layer, forest floor, adaptation, science
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Grade
5th - 8th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
2:22
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For Teacher Use
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Flipped Classroom
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