Rainforests
  

 

Get ready to take a virtual fieldtrip through one of the most exciting, beautiful, and endangered places on the planet.  Be careful you might get wet!

 

Passport to the Rainforest

You will start your journey through this magical place by exploring this site.  Here you will learn about the rainforests, and why they are found where they are.  You will also learn about many of the trees, animals, and insects found in the rainforest. 

http://www.passporttoknowledge.com/rainforest/main.html

 

Dr. Blythe’s Rainforest

Your journey will continue as you explore the different parts of the rainforest.  You will also learn about the threats to this endangered place and what the rainforest has to offer the world.  You can find information on how you can help save the rainforest. 

http://www.rainforesteducation.com/

 

                    

 

Rainforest Tour

At this site you can take a tour of the rainforest and meet animals, insects, and people that live in the rainforest.  You can explore the rainforest on your own or take a guided tour.  You will learn about foods, trees, animals, insects, plants, and even about a family who lives in the rainforest.  Be sure to check out the information on the facts, status, and future of the rainforests.

http://www.bsrsi.msu.edu/rfrc/tour/index.html

 

African Rainforests

At this site you will tour actual rainforest from Africa.  You will see maps of where the rainforests are located, learn about the people of the rainforest, the animals and vegetation in the rainforest, and about what is happening to the rainforests today.  Learn about the traditions, history, religion, customs, folklore, and even recipes of the people who inhabit the rainforest in Africa.

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/africa/explore/rainforest/rainforest_overview_lo.html