Second graders explain the characteristics of a rainforest habitat.  In this rainforest activity, 2nd graders examine the layers of the rainforest and the locations of rainforests.   Students complete a scavenger hunt on...

Second graders investigate rain forests by reading a habitat checklist.  In this environment lesson, 2nd graders read the book The Great Kapok Tree, and discuss what characteristics make up a rain forest.  Students explore a...

In this online rainforests learning exercise, students use the links to research the answers to 16 questions. They determine facts about the locations, types, animal inhabitants, and food sources that are associated with rainforests.

Here is a handy guide for putting together a research report on birds, or on a selection of other topics (see the added materials.). Individuals are guided to think of three questions about their topic, they narrow down subtopics, use a...

Students read The Kapok Tree and write about the story.  In this rainforest story, students write a book in the genre of The Kapok Tree. Students research their animals on the Internet and find facts about the importance of...

In this internet research worksheet, 3rd graders use the Fact Monster search engine to find the answers to five multiple choice questions. A sample question asks: "Which ocean borders the African country of Ghana?"

In this internet research worksheet, students search for the answers to five multiple choice questions. They are directed to use the Fact Monster search engine.

Students investigate the environment by designing a group project.  In this ecology lesson, students identify the man made threats to the Amazon while reading environmentally conscience vocabulary terms.  Students collaborate...

Fourth graders research the characteristics and inhabitants of the rainforest. They demonstrate their ability to communicate using e-mail and create a class presentation of their research.

Fun family project relating to rainforests.