Rainforest Unit Plan
Unit Plan
About 4 hr 35 min3 lessonsGradesK, 1, 2Science, Social Studies, English Language Arts
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About this unit
In this unit, students will explore the exciting ecosystem of the rainforest. Students will learn about the location, features, and inhabitants of the rainforest and the important role the rainforest plays in our world.
Lessons in this unit, in order
- 1Rainforest Lesson: Reading and Social StudiesStudents are introduced to the rainforest biome through a read aloud, discussions, and responding through writing or creating an art piece.Inquire: Students par...Lesson Plan · 1 hr · Grades K, 1, 2 View Lesson
- 2Rainforest Lesson: Tree ScienceIn this lesson, students learn about trees in the rainforest and the impacts of deforestation through a read aloud, discussion, and informative writing. Inquire...Lesson Plan · 1 hr 45 min · Grades K, 1, 2 View Lesson
- 3Rainforest Lesson: Habitat ResearchIn this lesson, students learn about the rainforest as an animal habitat.Inquire: Students participate in a read aloud of Jan Brett’s The Umbrella.Investigate:...Lesson Plan · 1 hr 50 min · Grades K, 1, 2 View Lesson
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