Support for long-term classroom planning and professional development. Information covering important topics for today's educators and parents. The series uses footage from rainforests around the world to illustrate ecological community relationships. Information is provided about the lifestyles of specific organisms and how humans interact with the environment. A map helps orient the viewers to the location of rainforests on different continents.
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This video explains the five levels of the rainforest and the types of plants that can be found in each. Viewers can see different how plants are adapted to the amount of water in the environment and the amount of light that is available to them. Examples illustrating the interdependency of plants and animals are offered. The video stresses the problems that result from the deforestation occurring in the rainforest and offers addresses of organizations that are devoted to its protection. No duplication, or TV broadcast may be performed without the written consent of the producer.