layers of the rainforest

Layers of the Rainforest What are the layers of the rainforest?Study one of the most mysterious environments on Earth, the rainforest.

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“emergent layer click here.Emergent layer

Why should you learn about the layers of the rainforest?

The rainforest is a beautiful and mysterious ecosystem.

There is a lot that we do not know about rainforests.

But we do know about the layers and the difference between each layer, therefore giving you information on a very mysterious topic.

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Layers of the Rainforest• There are 4 layers of the rainforest• Each layer corresponds with a designated height

Layers of the Rainforest • Each layer has special characteristics• Each layer is different for the surrounding layers• Each layer depends on the different aspects of

other layers• For example, animals need to eat plants and

other animals from different layers than the one they normally live in.

Layers of the Rainforest• Do you remember last week when we measured

the heights of all the students in the class?

Layers of the Rainforest• The layers of the rainforest can be seen by the

difference in the heights of our own class!

Emergent Canopy

Understory layer

ForestFloor

Layers of the Rainforest• The four layers of the rainforest correspond with

the heights of your classmates• Click on one of your classmates to learn about

the layer that they represent!Emergent Canopy

Understory

ForestFloor

EmilyCaleb

Stephanie

Fiona

Emergent layer-Emily• The emergent layer is the tallest

layer.• It includes the tree tops and

everything from 130 to 160 feet in the air.

• What kinds of animals do you think live in the emergent layer?• Elephants• Monkeys• Birds

160 ft130 ft

Emergent Layer-Emily• Yes! The emergent layer is full of different

kinds of birds!• Large birds like:

Toucan

Umbrella bird

Emergent layer-Emily• Try again.• Remember the emergent layer is 130-160 feet in

the air!

Canopy-Caleb130 ft

80 ft

• The canopy is the 2nd highest layer of the rainforest

• Animals that reside in the canopy include:

Butterflies

Squirrel Monkeys

Canopy-Caleb

130 ft80 ft

• Watch this video about the canopy of the man made indoor rainforest that scientists study from!

• Consider:• What are the plants that live at the

top of the canopy called?• Do many animals live in the

canopy?

Understory-Stephanie80ft

0ft• The understory is the 2nd

layer up from the ground• It includes everything from

the top of the ground to 80 feet in the air

• What kinds of animals do you think live in the understory?

Snakes

Lizards

Understory-Stephanie80ft

0ft• Correct! Both snakes and

lizards live in the understory of the rainforest!

Snakes Lizards

Forest Floor-FionaSoil Layer

• The forest floor is the bottom layer of the rainforest

• The large animals that cannot leave the ground are considered part of this layer.

• For example:Elephants Jaguars

Forest Floor-FionaSoil Layer

• Only 2% of sunlight reaches the forest floor because of all the trees

• The forest floor is warm and humid with a lot of fungi

• Decaying plant and animal matter is common to the floor

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Activity• Where is the emergent layer?

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B

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Activity• Where is the canopy?

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B

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Activity• Where is the understory?

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Activity• Where is the forest floor?

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Quiz Time 1. What is the layer of the rainforest

that is 130-160 feet off of the ground?A. Emergent Layer

B. Canopy

C. Understory

D. Forest Floor

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Quiz Time 2. What is the layer of the rainforest

that is 0 feet off of the ground?A. Emergent Layer

B. Canopy

C. Understory

D. Forest Floor

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Quiz Time 3. What layer do large animals like

elephants live on?A. Emergent Layer

B. Canopy

C. Understory

D. Forest Floor

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Quiz Time 4. What layer gets only 2% of sunlight?

A. Emergent Layer

B. Canopy

C. Understory

D. Forest Floor

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Quiz Time 5. What layer houses the most birds and

monkeys?A. Emergent Layer

B. Canopy

C. Understory

D. Forest Floor

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Quiz Time 6. What layer is the second tallest layer?

A. Emergent Layer

B. Canopy

C. Understory

D. Forest Floor

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Quiz Time 7. What is the layer that is 0-60 feet off

of the ground? A. Emergent Layer

B. Canopy

C. Understory

D. Forest Floor

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Quiz Time 8.What layer houses butterflies?

A. Emergent Layer

B. Canopy

C. Understory

D. Forest Floor

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Quiz Time 9. What layer was shown in the video of

the rainforest biome?A. Emergent Layer

B. Canopy

C. Understory

D. Forest Floor

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Quiz Time 10. What layer do snakes and lizards

inhabit?A. Emergent Layer

B. Canopy

C. Understory

D. Forest Floor

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Well Done!!!• You have successfully completed and

learned about the four layers that make up the rainforest!

• To learn more about how you can help protect and preserve our rainforests you can visit:

• http://www.staro.org/index.php?id=home• http://www.savetherainforest.org/index.htm

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