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Tropical Forest Food Chain Lesson Plan

Tropical Forest Food Chain Lesson Plan

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Tropical Forest Food Chain

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Learners explore the interdependence of the animals and plants in tropical rainforests. They explore the importance of conserving biodiversity and tropical food chains. They create a tropical forest food chain and identify species that live in the Caribbean National Forest.

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caribbean national forest, food chains, tropical forests, rainforest food chain, science

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2nd - 6th

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1 hr

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