Introduction:
This sampler is designed to help students explore the abundance of the Rainforest. The websites provided guide you to facts, photographs, stories and videos on this topic. After looking at each site complete the activities that follow. Enjoy exploring and learning while you complete the sampler!
Internet Activities:
Watch the LIVE ApeCam at the San Diego Zoo and observe the apes for at least 5 minutes.
1. Did you see the apes? If yes, what were they doing?
2. Draw a picture of what you observed.
1. Did you see the apes? If yes, what were they doing?
2. Draw a picture of what you observed.
The National Geographic Kids website has so much to explore. Read and laugh along with the Baboon jokes and play the dung beetle game.
1. Write your own joke.
2. What 3 facts did you learn about dung beetles?
Go to the Rainforest Alliance website and read at least 2 virtual storybooks.
1. Rewrite the ending to one of the stories you read.
2. Illustrate a picture to go along with the new conclusion.
Explore the photographs of the Rainforest People.
1. Create a graphic organizer (venn diagram, concept map, etc.) to explain the similarities and differences you see in the Rainforest People from people in your life.
2. Write a letter to someone who lives in the Rainforest. Include at least 3 questions you have about his/her lifestyle.
Watch this VIDEO on the Rainforest. There are so many pictures and facts, you may want to watch it twice!
1. What was your favorite animal in the video? Why?
What was your favorite plant in the video? Why?
2. How did the music in the video make you feel? Elaborate and tell why it made you feel a certain way.
Play the Diego Rainforest Game.
1. What animals did you record in your science notebook during the game?
2. Be a scientist and answer the question: "What do YOU think would happen to the animals if the trees were cut down in the Rainforest?" Write the answer in your journal. Include your thoughts and questions you still have on the topic.
Conclusion:
I hope you enjoyed exploring the abundance of the Rainforest and learned much along the way. All of the websites have more to offer, so if you have free time to explore, please go back and look at what all is out there to see. Remember: PROTECT THE RAINFOREST!