Rainforests
Developmental Attributes
Prior Experiences
Students have done individual assignments on rainforests that will help prepare them for the project.
Gender Accomidations
students will have an option to work individually or with a group
Attention Span
We will work on the project for 30 minutes each day
Age 8-9 year olds
We can find out information about the Rainforest using our math, science, english and geography skills.
Cross-Curricular Ties
Art: Create a diorama of a rainforest
Math: Learn how to chart rain patterns
Science: Learn about the different animals
Geography: Where are rainforests?
What are the physical features of the landscape.
Correlational Features
Clarify the types of trees and animals
Clarify the average rainfall of a rainforest
Possible Misconceptions
Under Generalization
Any area that has trees and rain
Over Generalization
A rainforest can only be classified as a rainforest
if it can get up to 1500 mm of rain a year.
Negative Instances
Primorye Forest
Redwood Forest
Defining Features
High Average temperature
High levels of Bio diversity
Nutrient poor soil
Annual rainfall
