A Look Inside The Rainforest
| State | WV |    |
| Status | Ready for Users | |
| Stage | Public | |
| Subject | English/Language Arts Mathematics Science | |
| Author | Rosemary Phillips
Barbara Haines Dianne Wolfe | |
| Description | Hot, Green, Lush, and Wet: These words
cause us to think of a "jungle" in our fantasy world. A place where Tarzan swings from the trees with Cheetah close at hand. However, our imagination becomes real as we visit the Rainforests of our world. | |
| The 21st Century Tools | Internet access and browser
Projection Device Web Sites:as linked in lessons CD-Roms as noted in lessons | |
| Grade Level | K | |
| National Standards | Life Sciences
4. Knows about the diversity and unity that characterize life. 7. Understands how species depend on one another and on the environment for survival 8. Understands the cycling of matter and flow of energy through the living environment Language Arts Standards 1. Demonstrates competence in the general skills and strategies of the writing process 4. Gathers and uses information for research purposes 5. Demonstrates competence in the general skills and strategies of the reading process Visual Arts Standards 1. Understands and applies media, techniques, and processes related to the visual arts 2. Knows how to use structures (e.g., sensory qualities, organizational principles, expressive features) and functions of art 4. Understands the visual arts in relation to history and cultures | |
| Keywords | Rainforest
Animals Forest Rain Animal | |
| Lesson Plan URLs (new Window) | Lesson 1: Amazing Animals
Lesson 2: Making The Rainforest Green Lesson 3: A Look at the Layers Lesson 4: Bringing The Rainforest into Your Home Lesson 5: Saving A Global Treasure | |
| Science IGO or CSO | K.1, K.3, K-5, K.8, K.9, K.10, K.12, K.16, K.23, K.26, K.27, K.32, K.33, K.34, K.68 | |
| Social Studies IGO or CSO | K.69 | |