layers of the rainforest what are the layers of the rainforest? study one of the most mysterious...
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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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star that is next to your desired answer.
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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.
To be involved with learning the rainforest layers click the “next” button.
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
Emily
Caleb
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-Caleb
130 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 ft
80 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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the layers!
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the layers!
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the layers!
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the layers!
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Activity• Where is the emergent layer?
A
B
C
D
Activity• Where is the canopy?
A
B
C
D
Activity• Where is the understory?
A
B
C
D
Activity• Where is the forest floor?
A
B
C
D
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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use your notes!
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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use your notes!
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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use your notes!
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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