The Rainforest

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The Rainforest

• By Jamie Casto

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Analyze Learners

• This unit focuses on seven and eight year olds.
• It is a lesson for students in the 2nd or 3rd
  grade.

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State Objectives

• SC.3.5.2-explain a simple problem and identify a
  specific solution describing the use of tools
  and/or materials to solve the prblem or to
  complete the task.
• SC.3.6.3.-develop respect and responsibility for
  the environment by engaging in conservation
  practices.

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State Objectives

• SC.2.4.5-observe and compare simple models of
  different kinds of habitats, including a forest
  and a stream.
• SC.2.4.16-compare seasonal changes.
• SC.2.6.1-listen to and be tolerant of different
  viewpoints while working in collaborative groups.

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Select Methods, Media, and Materials

• Sites Used
• www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/rainforest/anim
  als/Rfboimeanimals.shtml
• http//www.rain-tree.com/facts.htm
• www.georgiasouthern.edu/mknisely/links.htm
• www.junglephotos.com/amazon/amhome.shtml

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Materials

• Books on rainforest
• Handouts
• Worksheets
• Classroom projects
• Pictures of rainforest
• Rainforest games.

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Utilize Media and Materials

• Day 1
• Introduce the rainforest lesson
• Show different pictures of the rainforest
• Give students handouts
• Discuss the rainforest

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Day 2

• Learn where the rainforest are located
• Discuss the Amazon Rainforest
• Discuss the African Rainforest
• Students do a worksheet for a grade
• Participation grade

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Day 3

• Types of animals in the rainforest
• Their habitat and where they live
• Identify animals from pictures
• Do a worksheet on animal location
• Do coloring sheet with correct color of the
  animal

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Day 4

• Types of climate and weather
• Use internet to find out the weather
• Small paragraph on the site they used
• Have a class discussion
• Do a crossword puzzle

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Day 5

• Teach the different types of dangers the
  rainforests face
• Play game about dangers to the rainforest
• Put students in groups
• Have them make a poster about the dangers
• Poster needs a slogan and be decorated
• Will be hung up in the school

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Require Leaner Participation

• I used a variety of activities for students who
  learn different ways
• I used fun and creative activities like the game
  and poster for students who learn better by hands
  on activities.
• I used more difficult activities like the
  worksheets and the internet activities for the
  more advanced students

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Evaluate and Revise

• Overall learning about the rainforest
• Group project
• Computer activity
• Participation
• Rainforest game