After listening to a story summary about a tropical rain forest, children visit a Web site and view slides that illustrate daily life in a rain forest habitat. Using information they have acquired about rain forest animals, they complete an activity about a favorite rain forest animal and then use this information to play an interactive guessing game. Children conclude by exploring other rain forest Web sites that include virtual tours, detailed information on specific plants and animals, as well as ideas for several fun rain forest activities. Objectives Identify a variety of plants and animals that are found in a tropical rain forest environment. Identify the physical characteristics of a specific animal that is found in a tropical rain forest.
Steps Read the story summary to children.
Talk about the plants and animals mentioned in the story. If possible, use photos or the book itself to familiarize children with some of the animals. Have them describe what they see and note the physical characteristics of each animal. Explore with children what happens to the animals and plants that live in a threatened habitat. View and discuss some of the slides that show plants and animals found in the tropical rain forest.