The Tropical Rainforest Habitat

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Video: The Tropical Rainforest Habitat

Peek inside the wettest habitat on land to learn about the special adaptations plants and animals make to ensure survival, including symbiosis. Take students through three layers of the rainforest to understand the importance of the rainforest to living things. See that much of the rainforest continues to be destroyed and discover the efforts taken to protect the rainforest for future generations.

Student Application

Peek inside the wettest habitat on land to learn about the special adaptations plants and animals make to ensure their survival.


Learning Objectives

  1. Students will understand that a habitat is a place where plants and animals naturally live. It provides the food, water, and shelter that are needed for survival.
  2. Students will know where the rainforest habitat is located. Most rainforests are found in the Tropical Zone, which circles the earth around the Equator between the Tro...

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Supporting Activities

  1. Before viewing the video

    1. Ask the class what they know or have heard about the rainforest. Make lists on the board of: locations, amounts of rainfall, and kinds of plants and animals found there. Save to compare with what is shown on the video.
  2. After...

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Introduction
Rainforest  Habitat
Life In The Rainforest
Symbiosis
Layers Of The Rainforest
Adaptation
The Rainforest Helps People
Protecting The Rainforest
Conclusion
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