Rainforests may
seem exotic – but they are also very down-to-earth. And they are vital for the
earth. Explore rainforests around the world with these online activities.
CONNECT:
- See how rainforests are layered – and the living things who grow within each layer at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMdD6TTDZ_
- Rainforests aren’t just in the hot tropics; they can be in temperate areas too; find out about their variety at https://www.kidcyber.com.au/temperate-rainforest
- Choose your favorite rainforest animal at https://www.rainforestanimals.net/
CREATE:
- How much do you know about rainforests and the animals that live there? Take this quiz and find out at https://animalcorner.org/rainforest-quiz/
- Try 13 activities about the wild and wonderful rainforest at https://www.weareteachers.com/rainforest-activities/
- Bring the rainforest home with these 7 everyday foods that come from the rainforest: https://blog.therainforestsite.greatergood.com/cs-rainforest-foods/
CARE:
- See 10 easy ways kids can help save rainforests at https://www.rainforest-alliance.org/articles/10-ways-kids-can-save-the-rainforest
- Adopt a rainforest tree at https://www.kidssavingtherainforest.org/
- Learn how to become a junior rainforest ranger at https://blog.therainforestsite.greatergood.com/cs-kids-rainforest/
CAREERS:
- How are a career in a tropical rainforest? See this slideshow about the possibilities: https://prezi.com/itq3ruw-xbw8/life-in-tropical-rainforests-living-working-and-travel/
- Read how you can become a rainforest research scientist at https://crees-manu.org/career-change-banking-published-scientist/
