A Walk in the Rain Forest

State WV

Status Ready for Users
Stage Public
Subject English/Language Arts
Mathematics
Science
Author Beverly Wiles
Linda Hennen
Susan Stuzen
Description This rain forest unit consists of
hands-on activities, literature, and
technology. Kindergarten students will
learn about the levels and animals of
the rain forest.
The 21st Century Tools multimedia internet accessible computer

Grade Level K
National Standards Language Arts Standards
1.Demonstrates competence in the general skills and strategies of the writing process
4.Gathers and uses information for research purposes
8.Demonstrates competence in speaking and listening as tools for learning

Mathematics Standards
1.Uses a variety of strategies in the problem-solving process

Science
4.Knows about the diversity and unity that characterizes life
Keywords terrarium
classify
rhyming
poetry
animal
Lesson Plan URLs (new Window) Lesson 1: Welcome to the Rain Forest
Lesson 2: Walk on the Forest Floor
Lesson 3: Life in the Understory
Lesson 4: Under the Canopy
Lesson 5: Secrets of the Rain Forest

English IGO or CSO K.1,8,9,11,13, K.14,21,30, K.362,363,364,365,366,369, K.40, K.47,48,49,53, K.55, K.591,592,593,594, K. 613,614,616,617,619,
Science IGO or CSO K.4,5, K.16,17,19,21, K.23
Social Studies IGO or CSO K.1