THE RAINFOREST
Keely Durbin
Overview:
Science 3rd grade The purpose of this presentation is to inform students about the
rainforest and the different types of plants and animals that inhabit there.
the animal or plant that belongs in the rainforest, with 100% accuracy.
Given a picture and description, the student will be able to identify
0307.2.3 - Construct a diagram to demonstrate how plants, animals,
and the environment interact to provide basic life requirements.
The students will know everything about the Rainforest Biome.
Basic Facts:
High Rainfall:
180 in annually Tropical Estimated to have many millions species of Plants Animals Insects Microorganisms
98 in
3 layers Emergent layer
Canopy layer
Forest floor
Understory layer
Plant Facts:
More than 2/3 of the worlds plant species are
found in rainforests Provide shelter and food for animals Live in a warm, humid environment On rainforest floor or in the canopy
Plants:
Orchid
Banana Tree
Cocoa
Rubber Tree
Tualang Tree
Animals:
Approximately half the worlds animal species
live in rainforests. 5 different groups of animals: Mammals Reptiles Amphibians Arthropods Birds
Mammals:
Bengal Tiger Chimpanzee Lemur
Capybara
Jaguar
Orangutan
Reptiles:
Anaconda Boa Constrictor
Reticulated Python
Amphibians:
Poison Dart Frog
Red Eyed Tree Frog
Arthropods:
Blue Morpho Butterfly
Leafcutter Ant
Queen Alexandrias Birdwing Butterfly
Birds:
Great Hornbill
Hoatzin
Harpy Eagle
Parrot
Toucan
Conclusion
The rainforest is a large biome
Many plants and animals live there
There are many different species that
live in the rainforest
