This is a study of rain forest ecology. 1) Find out what plants and animals live in the rain forest. Choose a plant or animal to investigate. Write a short report on your findings and include a picture. 2) What sights and sounds will you encounter? Take us on a musical journey through the rain forest.

Amazon Interactive

Explore the geography of the Ecuadorian Amazon through online games and activities. Learn about the rain forest and the Quichua people who call it home. Discover the ways in which the Quichua live off the land. Then try your hand at running a community-based ecotourism project along the Río Napo.

KidsQuest Rain Forest

Beautiful photographs, sounds, and activities.

How to Make A Rainstick

The goal of this site is to have students appreciate the sounds of the rain forest by constructing a rain stick.

Rainforest Action Network

Terrific page of information that will stimulate discussion on current issues as well as provide facts about the habitat.

STOMP

An excellent source for lessons on music, how to make musical instruments, and the sounds of the rain forest. Don’t miss this site if you are planning a unit on the rain forest.