Introduction

The rain forest is an interesting place to visit.  You can get an idea of what it feels like to be in a rain forest by walking through a greenhouse.  Tropical rain forest are found near the equator.  The climate of tropical rain forests is warm and very wet.  The strong sunlight and warm, wet climate provide ideal growing conditions for a variety of plants.  A tropical rain forest's animal life is just as diverse as its plant life.  The food web they form are the most varied and complicated of all the biomes.

The Task
 

• On this web quest you will explore tropical rain forest.  Go to each of the web sites below to find out interesting information about the biome of the rain forest. You will learn about the animals, plants, climate and layers of the rain forest. Take notes on exciting facts and details that you discover. Enjoy your visit!

Resources

http://abcteach.com/RainforestFacts/layerpics.htm
http://www.pbs.org/tal/costa_rica/layers.html
http://abcteach.com/RainforestFacts/layers.htm
http://abcteach.com/RainforestFacts/plants.htm
http://abcteach.com/RainforestFacts/Rainforestfacts.htm
http://www.manatee.k12.fl.us/sites/elementary/palmasola/rcdc2c.htm

 

The Process
Use the resources above to help you with the following activities.
1. Go to the link below and print the "Did you know" fact cards.  Fill out ten cards on interesting facts that you learned.
http://abcteach.com/dykcards/dykrainforest.htm
2. Go to the link below and print the "Rain Forest Poetry form and create your own poem about the rain forest.
http://abcteach.com/RainforestFacts/poetry.htm
3. Decide on an animal and research how it survives.  Go to the link below and print the "Food Web" and complete.
http://abcteach.com/RainforestFacts/foodchain.htm
4.  Review some facts and practice your editing skills.  Go to the link below and print the editing page.  Follow the directions.
http://www.manatee.k12.fl.us/sites/elementary/palmasola/rcdc2c.htm

Evaluation
Present an oral report to the class about your favorite topic using the information you gathered and the report form from the following link.
http://abcteach.com/RainforestFacts/report1.htm
Turn in all of your web quest materials to your teacher.

Conclusion

As you have learned the rain forest is a fascinating place. It is home to many special plants and animals.  Let's all do our part in preserving the rain forest.