Curated OER
Rainforests
Students research and identify locations of the rainforest. In this rainforest lesson, students view a world map and identify the locations of the rainforest. Students use a Venn diagram to compare and contrast the similarities between...
Curated OER
What is the Rainforest?
Students investigate rainforests. In this rainforest lesson, students brainstorm on a KWL chart about what they already know about the rain forest. Students are shown pictures of the rain forest and describe what they see in the photos....
Curated OER
Coming to Terms
Students explore the rainforest. In this environmental lesson, students work in small groups to conduct online research of various topics having to do with the rainforest. The groups construct a large poster to illustrate the concepts...
Scholastic
Scholastic: Research Starters: Rainforests
Find general information, research-topic ideas, glossary terms and numerous links on the rainforest.
California Institute of Technology
Learning About Rainforests
Learn about rainforests with this lesson that includes facts, quizzes, movies, and more.
Scholastic
Scholastic: How Much Rain in a Rain Forest?
How can you figure out how much rain in a rain forest? This site provides an outline for a lesson plan that will answer this question. Students will have an opportunity to integrate math and science skills through this activity.
Eduweb
Amazon Interactive: Where's the Amazon?
Discover one of the world's great rainforests through this interactive educational site. Locate the Amazon and learn some interesting facts behind this tropical biome.