LESSON OVERVIEWS
Introduction to The Rainforest & Reading About The Rainforest
These lessons are a basic introduction to what a rainforest is and some of the things that comprise it. The reading and worksheet booklets go together to reinforce the information conveyed in the read-aloud book.
Layers of the Rainforest & Reading About The Rainforest's Layers
The focuses of this lesson pair are the layers of the rainforest and the animals the live in them. Writing and sorting activities enhance the learning process as hands-on applications of the information are taught.
This set of activities combines language arts and mathematical principles. They reinforce the ideas of specifically what creatures reside in the rainforest.
Save The Rainforest! & Reading To Save The Rainforest
The reasons for the endangerment of the rainforests are discussed in this lesson. The students will discover ways to preserve the endangered rainforests.
This is a fun, multi-media writing activity. A guided visualization activity set to the sounds of the rainforest provides the inspiration for the students to write a story about their journey through the rainforest.