Rainforest Realities

In this saving planet earth activity, students complete 18 short answer questions based on the movie, "Help Save Planet Earth," which focuses on ways to create a sustainable world.

Young scientists observe deforestation from satellite photos and discuss the importance of forests to the global environment. They then simulate a plot of forest when farmers move into the area over the course of seven years. Finally,...

Students research an animal from each type of forest, and compare/contrast them on a concept map. They write a letter from one animal to the other, using information from their research.