Exploring the Amazon Rainforest

This WebQuest is about the Amazon Rainforest with a focus on plant and animal life. It is set up for about 45 minutes to one hour per day for five consecutive days, or one week. This is set up for students to work in pairs with Chromebooks, so you will want to make sure you have enough computers for all of your students. If you do not have access to enough computers you might want to consider modifying the pairs into larger groups.

Standards

Idaho State Standards for Science: Grade 2
ID.3. Biology: Students list the basic needs of animals.
2.S.3.2.1. The student will be able to identify four basic needs of all living things (food, shelter, water, space).
2.S.3.2.2. The student will be able to discuss how animals are suited to live in different habitats.
English Language Arts Standards
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.2.1 Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.2.2 Write informative/explanatory texts in which they introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement or section.
ISTE Standard 4
Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources.
a. Identify and define authentic problems and significant questions for investigation.
b. Plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project.
c. Collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions.
d. Use multiple processes and diverse perspectives to explore alternative solutions.

Credits

A special thanks to everyone who worked hard to create the photos, video's, and web sites that I used or referenced in this WebQuest. Linked word documents were created by myself.

Other

Teachers should have researched and know basic knowledge about the Amazon rainforest, including its animal and plant life.
Students should have basic computer skills prior to this lesson.