Instructional Video

Which Came First—the Rain or the Rainforest?

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This Which Came First—the Rain or the Rainforest? instructional video also includes:

"Hahai no ka ua i ka ulula'au." In other words, "The rain follows after the forest," but is it actually true? The video discusses the development of the rain forests and their unique water cycle. It also offers advice on what actions can help during a drought.

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Cover deforestation in more depth after watching the video
Classroom Considerations
  • Remind pupils this is discussing the amount of rain needed for a rain forest—not all rain
  • Display the video so as to avoid showing the comments if at all possible
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Provides subtitles in Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, and English
  • Connects many different branches of science including biology, earth science, conservation, and environmental science
Cons
  • None