Eduweb
Educational Web Adventures: The Ecotourism Game
Will ecotourism help preserve the rainforest? Decide what to do and read the consequences.
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.
Globio
Glossopedia: Tropical Rainforests
Tropical rainforests are found along the Earth's equator. They possess a very special climate and are an integral part of the planet's natural system. Climate, plant and animal life, and indigenous peoples are discussed. Additionally,...
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Chico Mendes, the Forest Man
An intriguing website that provides a biography of Mendes as well as interviews, a photograph, and video of Mendes speaking about the preservation of the rain forest.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Home, Sweet Home!
In this activity, the students will use wax paper shaped as leaves and kite string to build a shelter to protect them from the rain. The students will then test the shelters for durability and water resistance.
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...
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.
Exploring Nature
Exploring Nature Educational Resource: Rainforests of the World
Read about different rainforests around the planet. Find out geographical information, as well as typical plants and animals living there.
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Ecuador Explorer: People and Culture
A detailed look at Ecuador's population, religion, language, and indigenous culture.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Amazonian Peoples, an Introduction
This is a short introduction to the Amazonian people and their culture.
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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.
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