An overview of deforestation is the focus of this resource, which present the reader with a list of facts. Ten comprehension questions follow; learners can write their answers on a separate piece of paper. Have your environmental...

Is qualitative or quantitative research more convincing when it comes to climate change? In the eighth lesson during this 21-part series, scholars begin by performing a quantitative analysis of deforestation and urbanization. Then, they...

For this rainforest worksheet, students watch a video of Prince Charles wanting to save the tropical rainforest and then fill in the blanks to sentences about the video. Students complete 12 sentences.

Middle schoolers identify the different tropical rainforests in the world using a map. In this ecology instructional activity, students describe the different methods of deforestation. They create a memo and present it to class.

Fourth graders investigate the concept of forestry and how trees are used for different purposes. The problem of deforestation is presented in this historical lesson. The comparison of our society to others that depend on forests are...

Students debate over the cutting of rainforests in order to put people to work. They then brainstorm ways it may be possible to provide jobs for people and to preserve the rainforest.

Students explain the complexity of resource, land use, and conservation decisions.

In these rainforest vocabulary worksheets, read the definitions and the matching terms for the following rainforest vocabulary terms: decomposers, deforestation, epiphytes, extinct, environment, pollute, vegetation, ecology, climate,...

Pupils play the role of migrating birds. As a class, they simulate a migration of birds to one place and back again. They relate their habitat size and changes to their current population numbers. They discover the many dangers of...

With 90 percent of its land area covered in forests, Suriname, a country in South America, contains the largest percentage of forests throughout the world. Here is an activity that brings classmates together to learn about the...

Students use tools to represent bird beaks and pick up different types of food with them in order to discover which beak would help the bird survive depending on their food type.

Students investigate the environmental and economic effects of increased carbon dioxide (CO2) content in the atmosphere.

Students explore the growth of bacteria. They determine if various plant materials contain active ingredients that inhibit the growth of bacteria. In addition, they complete a student data sheet.

Young scholars determine if various plant materials contain active ingredients which will inhibit the growth of bacteria. They identify plant materials and their degree of sensitivity.

Students investigate the concepts related to managing the environment. They conduct research using a variety of resources. Students cite examples of different organisms that have been targeted to become endangered. They answer questions...

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,...

Explores the numerous benefits of teaching and learning about tropical rainforests, while addressing the bioethical and environmental concerns facing rainforests.

This children's resource provides a variety of fact sheets, maps, news, and more about the world's tropical rainforests.

This site explores the value and diversity of tropical rain forests. Learn about the rate of decline of these natural wonders, the causes of deforestation, and more.

This review was formulated to offer recommendations to the United States Agency on International Development concerning global development practices with regard to deforestation activities. It suggests that satellite mapping of tropical...

If you are interested at all in rainforests, this is an excellent place to further your learning. Read about the importance of rainforests, why they are disappearing, and plenty about both the animals and people who live in rainforests...

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...

[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about how the Amazon rain forest and some of the animals living there. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in drawing conclusions.