Aimee Kelly

SLM 521

Spring 2004

People of the Rainforest

Introduction

We’ve been studying the tropical rainforests of the world and we’ve discovered there are many vast differences between the rainforest and where we live. We’ve learned about the very different climate, plants, and animals. Now we need to learn about the native people of the rainforest. Are they different too?

You are going to be reading, from an Internet site, about the people of the tropical rainforests. As you are reading, pay close attention to the similarities and the differences between the people of the rainforest and us.

PRINT THIS PAGE AND READ THESE DIRECTIONS FIRST!

1. Click on the hotlink.

2. Scroll down to the “People Living in Tropical Rainforests” heading.

3. Read this information.

4. Click on the word indigenous within this text.

5. Read the definition and click on the Indigenous People link.

6. Read the information under the headings “Food” and “Education”.

Please click on the link below to http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/rainforest/

and read about the people. When you’re finished, complete the activities below.

Enchanted Learning – Tropical Rainforests

Activity Time! – Don’t forget to write your name on the top of the paper!

1. What are indigenous people?

2. What does the future look like for indigenous people of the tropical rainforests?

3. On the back of this page, create a Venn Diagram comparing the indigenous people of the tropical rainforests to us. The Venn Diagram must include at least 10 facts between the three sections.