We shall learn about the layers of the rainforest specifically emergent, canopy, under story, or forest floor.
We shall learn about the animals and plants that live in the rainforest.
We shall learn about all the products, foods, and medicine that come from the rainforest.
We shall explore where most of the rainforest exist on our planet. All of the rainforest on Earth are located near the Equator.
Each students will create their own diorama of a layer of the rainforest. The student will include animals, trees, vines, plants, insects, and flowers that live in the layer of their choose. The diorama should be the size of a shoebox.
The student will use the internet to help with their research. Here are a few web sites that will help.
http://www.zoomschool.com/subjects/rainforest/
http://www.zoonet.org/gallery.htm1
http://www.animalsoftherainforest.org/
http://www.abcteach.com/RainforestFacts/Rftableofcontents.htm
The dioramas will be displayed on Campus Day.