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    Introduction

    Welcome to Rain Forest WebQuest!

    You will be exploring the various plants and animals that live in the rain forest and in

    what countries do rain forests exist. You will be fascinated at what types of livingorganisms are found in the rain forest and as well as their location in the world.

    Enjoy your journey!

    Task

    You will be taking a journey through different websites to learn about the animals andplants that exist in the rain forest as well as locating rain forests from around the world.

    Your task is to choose either one animal or plant that lives in the rain forest and learn

    about it. You will then write a 2 page report of the animal or plant of your choice and

    discover where rain forests are located. Finally, you will present your report and findingsto the class.

    Process

    1. What animals and plants exist in the rain forest?

    To learn about the animals and plants that exist in the rain forest, read the following

    two books: Animals of the Rain Forest by Stephen Savage and Rain Forest Plants

    by Pamela Dell. List 3 animals and 3 plants. You read about.

    2. Choose one animal or plant to write a 2 page report.

    Now that you have learned about the animals and plants that live in the rain forest,

    choose one animal or plant that is of interest to you. Visit the following websites toexplore more about your animal or plant. Then write a 2 page report on your

    findings.

    http://www.rainforestanimals.net/http://cybersleuth-kids.com/sleuth/Science/Rain_Forest/Rainforest_Plants/index.htm

    http://kids.mongabay.com/

    http://dspace.dial.pipex.com/ctf/facts/plants.htmhttp://www.kiddyhouse.com/Rainforest/

    http://www.rainforestanimals.net/http://cybersleuth-kids.com/sleuth/Science/Rain_Forest/Rainforest_Plants/index.htmhttp://kids.mongabay.com/http://dspace.dial.pipex.com/ctf/facts/plants.htmhttp://www.kiddyhouse.com/Rainforest/http://www.rainforestanimals.net/http://cybersleuth-kids.com/sleuth/Science/Rain_Forest/Rainforest_Plants/index.htmhttp://kids.mongabay.com/http://dspace.dial.pipex.com/ctf/facts/plants.htmhttp://www.kiddyhouse.com/Rainforest/
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    3. Where are rain forests located?

    Since you have learned about a specific animal or plant that lives in the rain forest, it

    is time to research where rain forests are located. Visit the following website to

    discover where you can find rain forests. List 5 areas in the world.

    http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/rainforest/

    http://www.nature.org/rainforests/explore/facts.html

    Evaluation

    Process 1

    Beginning 1-Lists none or one animal or plant

    Developing 2-Lists 2 or more animals or plantsQualified 3-Lists 3 animals or plants

    SCORE

    Process 2

    Beginning 1-No explanation of animal or plantDeveloping 2-Somewhat explanation of animal or plant

    Qualified 3-Thorough explanation of animal or plant

    SCORE

    Process 3Beginning 1-Lists none or one area

    Developing 2-Lists 2 through 4 areas

    Qualified 3-Lists 5 areas

    SCORE

    Conclusion

    Congratulations! You completed your journey on animals and plants that live in the rain

    forest. Be ready to present your findings to the class.

    One last thought, did anyone in the class choose the same plant or animal you chose? If

    so, did you learn something new about your animal or plant from their report that wasntdiscovered by you?

    http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/rainforest/http://www.nature.org/rainforests/explore/facts.htmlhttp://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/rainforest/http://www.nature.org/rainforests/explore/facts.html