Tropical Rainforests

2008

 
 

The first grade students at the Carroll McKusick School in Parkman, Maine are studying tropical rainforests.  Through this unit, they begin to understand two important science concepts: the biodiversity of life (plants and animals) and the interdependence of plants and animals in various ecosystems.  To navigate through this site, click the tabs at the top of the screen.  You can view photos, movies, and podcasts to learn more about tropical rainforests.

 

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Although rainforests cover only 6% of the Earth’s surface, they contain more than one half of the world’s plant and animal species.