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Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: Imperial Amazon

For Students 9th - 10th
Imperial Amazons are gorgeous birds found only in Dominica in the Lesser Antilles. They were brought back from near extinction and live in protected rainforest parks. You will find some information about the Imperial Amazon here and a...
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Guatemala Geography

For Students 9th - 10th
Description of the mountains and canyons of Guatemala as well as the rainforest climate.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Ocelot

For Students 4th - 8th
Ocelots occur in a wide range of habitats, from rainforest to savanna to dry, scrubby terrain, at mid- to low elevations from Texas and Arizona to northern Argentina. They are feed on small mammals, and also frequently include birds,...
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Jaguar

For Students 4th - 8th
Once native to the southwestern United States, breeding populations of Jaguars no longer exist in the region, and populations in Central and South America have become very small. Only in parts of the Amazon rainforest and the Pantanal...
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Landforms in Tropical Rainforests

For Students 4th - 6th
Describes five types of landforms found in a tropical rainforest.
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Staten Island Children's Museum: Great Explorations: All About Rainforests [Pdf]

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Use this guide and your imagination to take a trip to the rainforest.
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British Council

British Council: Learn English Kids: The Ballad of Lisa the Lemur

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Listen and follow along to learn about lemurs, their habitat, and the dangers to their habitat.
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Bagheera

Bagheera: Giant Otter

For Students 9th - 10th
This site takes a look at the physical characteristics and habitat of the giant otter. Special focus is given to why this animal is endangered, and conservation projects currently underway. Additional learning activities are also...
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A to Z Teacher Stuff

A to Z Teacher Stuff: The Great Kapok Tree (Lesson Plan)

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Help your students develop an understanding of a rain forest ecosystem and the environment through this social studies lesson.
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L.j. Bear: Travel Bear: Queensland, Australia

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This adorable site follows the travels of "L.J. Bear" on his trip to Queensland, Australia. Includes colorful photos, and a story about the journey of this stuffed bear.
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Ecotrust: Temperate Rain Forest People and Places [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Ecotrust has information on the people and history of the Northwestern American coastal temperate rain forest.(California to Alaska) Find out about the history of this specific temperate rain forest, and the people it has...
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Geography Tutor: Vegetation

For Students 9th - 10th
A list of questions about vegetation regions for your students to answer.
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Mongabay: Bolivia

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Tropical Forests: Lesson 3

For Students 9th - 10th
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."
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Tropical Forests: Lesson 4

For Students 9th - 10th
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."
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Tropical Forests: Lesson 1

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will provide an understanding of the characteristics and role of tropical forests, and its effect on living things. It is 1 of 4 in the series titled "Tropical Forests."
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Tropical Forests: Lesson 2

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will provide an understanding of the characteristics and role of tropical forests, and its effect on living things. It is 2 of 4 in the series titled "Tropical Forests."
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Science for Kids: World Biomes and Ecosystems

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the world's biomes and ecosystems. The network of life and biodiversity needed for all to survive.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Is It Safe to Drink?

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
In this activity, the students will conduct an investigation to purify water. Students will engineer a method for cleaning water, discover the most effective way to filter water, and practice conducting a scientific experiment.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Ecosystems

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart explores the different ecosystems of the world, enhanced by embedded videos showing both the landscape and the plants and animals that can be found there.
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National Gallery of Art

National Gallery of Art: Martin Johnson Heade

For Students 3rd - 8th
"Cattelya Orchid and Three Brazilian Hummingbirds," by Martin Johnson Heade is shown and analyzed on this site. Also, a short exercise on the five senses, and a word puzzle at the end for students to try.
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Climate Zone

Climate of French Guiana

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers climate information for the South American country of French Guiana. Broken down by average temperature, rain days, and snow days.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Animals for Kids: Gold Poison Dart Frogs

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the Gold Poison Dart Frog, poisonous amphibians from South America.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Animals for Kids: Blue and Yellow Macaw Bird

For Students 1st - 8th
Kids learn about the Blue and Yellow Macaw. This beautiful bird from South america.

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