American University
American University: Austria Timber Import Ban
Cites an Austrian law that tried to limit tropical rainforest product imports through taxation and eco-labeling in order to slow the effects of deforestation due to export trade. The effort was met with so much economic opposition that...
Other
Nat. Arbor Day Foundation: Songbird Migration
The National Arbor Day Foundation briefly addresses the issue of songbird migration from the United States to the South American rainforests. There is a list of 205 birds that migrate and a slide show with short description of a few of...
Curated OER
Chambers Wildlife Rainforest Lodge: Australia Rainforest
This site provides specific information about much of the Australian Rain Forest. Content ranges from the waterfalls to be found there to plants and wildlife.
Other
The Belize Zoo: Mammals, Birds, and Reptiles of Belize
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.
Eduweb
Eduweb: Indigenous Ecotourism
This scholarly article overviews how ecotourism is tied to a survey of sustainable development in the case of Rio Blanco, Ecuador.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Owls
Learn more about owls through this concise resource. This site provides information about the anatomy, pictures, the habitat and range, classification and more of owls.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Species Diversity
If your wondering about the biodiversity of species on Earth, then check out Natureworks from New Hampshire Public Television. A brief definition is included as well as some interesting facts on species diversity.
A to Z Teacher Stuff
A to Z Teacher Stuff: The Great Kapok Tree (Lesson Plan)
Help your young scholars develop an understanding of a rain forest ecosystem and the environment through this social studies lesson.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Journey Into Amazonia
[Free Registration/Login Required] This is a unit on the Amazon Rainforest. It describes what a rainforest is, where they are located, the layers of the rainforest, and types of plants and animals found in the rainforest. There is a...
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Scientific Inquiry, Episode 2
A project where learners research and learn about animals of the rainforest. Students then make mobiles displaying several different animal pictures and facts.
The History Cat
The History Cat: Geography: People: Amerindians of the Amazon
Discusses the plight of the Amerindians who made the Amazon rainforest their home. Many died from diseases brought by European colonists and many others continue to lose their lands to greedy companies or farmers.
HotChalk
Hot Chalk: Lesson Plans Page: Rain Forests a Song of Celebration
This is a song about the rainforest that can be used with young students. This a great way to incorporate music into the Science curriculum.
Curated OER
Waterfall
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.
Other
Missouri Botanical Garden: Education: Exploring the Tropics
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.
The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry
Abpi: Human and Animal Habitats
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.
Other
Environmental Defense Fund: Chico Mendes: A Living Legacy
Find a brief description of Mendes and a picture. There are also articles on Mendes and the changes he was able to bring about due to his environmental activism. A slide show with pictures of Mendes and the rubber tappers is available as...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: The Habitable Planet: Unit 9: Biodiversity Decline
This is an extensive learning module on biodiversity and its decline. It looks at ways biodiversity is threatened, the possibility of another mass extinction, the causes and consequences of habitat loss, factors that drive biodiversity...
Other
Mongabay: Bolivia
Gather information on the environment of Bolivia especially its forests. There are statistical facts, links to related articles, and suggestions for books to read.
Other
The Belize Zoo Animals of the Tropical Forest
This zoo is primarily a collection of wild animals indigenous to the tropical forests of Belize. At the bottom of the page, the animals are organized into 3 categories: mammals, birds, and reptiles.
Palomar Community College District
Major Biomes of North America
A good review of basic terminology followed by descriptions and pictures of the North American biomes.
Other
Rockefeller University : Temperate Forests
An article published in "Science" magazine, the page discusses how forests were being destroyed by people and how they are gaining back ground. Find out the reasons!
NASA
Nasa: Climate Kids: Lemur Moms
Meet some Madagascar lemurs, and learn how the changing climate is affecting their species.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Tropical Forests: Lesson 3
This lesson will provide an understanding of the characteristics and role of tropical forests, and its effect on living things. It is 3 of 4 in the series titled "Tropical Forests."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Tropical Forests: Lesson 4
This lesson will provide an understanding of the characteristics and role of tropical forests, and its effect on living things. It is 4 of 4 in the series titled "Tropical Forests."