Format
1. Explore the different layers of the rainforest and the animals that live there using images, videos and discussion.
2. Meet two to four animal guests at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo.
3. Participant interaction with facilitator using a variety of options such as the chat feature, polls, live discussion, question/answer session, etc.
Objectives
Participants will be able to:
1. Describe the characteristics of a rainforest.
2. Describe the different layers of the rainforest and the animals that live there.
3. Discuss resources that the rainforest provides to humans.
4. Discuss how humans are affecting the rainforests.
Standards Alignment
National Standards
3-LS3-2: Variation of Traits
3-LS4-4: Ecosystem Dynamics, Functioning, and Resilience
3-LS4-3: Adaptation
3-LS4-4: Biodiversity and Humans
4-LS1-1: Structure and Function
5-LS2-1: Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems
5-ESS3-1: Human Impacts on Earth Systems
MS-LS2-1: Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems
MS-LS2-3: Cycle of Matter and Energy Transfer in Ecosystems
MS-LS2-4/MS-LS2-5: Ecosystem Dynamics, Functioning, and Resilience
MS-LS4-4: Natural Selection
MS-ESS3-3: Human Impacts on Earth Systems
HS-LS2-1/HS-LS2-2: Interdependent Relationships
HS-LS2-2/HS-LS2-6/HS-LS2-7: Ecosystem Dynamics, Functioning, and Resilience