Instant Expert: Rain Forests

Become an instant expert on rain forests. Find motivational mini-lessons and the reference material you need to reinforce important concepts about rain forest biomes.
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Instant Expert: Rain Forests

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Pick a DK book, and read the section that is most relevant to your needs.

Eyewitness: Jungle
Reading Level
Intermediate
Eyewitness: Jungle explores the world of rain forests and related ecosystems, bringing viewers face to face with monkeys, parrots, and other colorful creatures and their habitats. Read the full book online, or project it on a whiteboard to share the stunning photos and text with your class. Eyewitness: Jungle

The Amazing Rain Forest Mini-Lesson

Reading Level: Upper Elementary

Use this slideshow to introduce students to the importance of rain forest biomes. In this mini-lesson, students will learn that rain forests support a wide variety of plants and animals.

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Eye Wonder: Forest
Reading Level
Elementary
Go deep into the woods to reveal the animal and plant life with this book full of color photographs and facts about forests. Eye Wonder: Forest
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