Rainforest Habitat

This scene takes the form of a tropical rainforest, an amazingly rich and diverse habitat that is sadly under threat in many parts of the world. Tropical rainforests are found in the regions of the world we call the tropics: bands surrounding the equator, where large amounts of sunlight hit the earth and the climate is generally hot and wet. The tropics also contain many other habitats, but rainforests are special because they are amazingly biodiverse: this means they contain many millions of plant and animal species.

# Learning objectives

1: Be able to describe the different layers of a tropical rainforest {.info}

2: Be able to identify how animals and plants are adapted to a rainforest{.info}

# Layers{.objective .objective1}

In this section there is an explanation of the different layer that can be found in a rainforest including: The Forest Floor, Understorey, Canopy, and the emergent layer. In this activity students are asked to enter the scene and see how conditions on the forest floor are very different to the environment high in the canopy and are also asked to find an animal that is using their spot higher in the trees as a lookout post, and find one that is feeding on the decomposing matter in the undergrowth

# Plants{.objective .objective2}

In this section students can learn that rainforests provide the ideal conditions for plant growth. The lush green environment showcases the huge diversity of plants found in these regions. In this activity students are asked to find five different types of plants or fungi surrounding you on the rainforest floor? And to look at the shape of the leaves or fungus. How are they adapted to wet, warm conditions?

# Animals{.objective .objective3}

In this section students can learn about the: Leafcutter ant,Red-eyed tree frog, Chimpanzee and Ocelot. In this activity students should look for each animal’s adaptations that help it survive in the rainforest habitat.

# Teacher Resources

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