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3-4 Rainforest:

Building for Monsoons

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Then scroll toward the bottom to find project instructions!

First!

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enjoy this book!

Monsoon Afternoon

Before you read...

How would you answer these questions?

Do you think this book is fiction or non-fiction?
- Why do you think that?
What do you think a monsoon is?

After Watching:

How does the main character first feel about the rain?
1. How does he feel about it by the end of the book?
2. Did his feelings change? Why?
How do you feel when it starts raining outside?

Learn more about rainforests

Rainforests around the world

All the rainforests of the world are in RED

What do you notice about their location?
Why do you think they are near the middle of the map?
What kind of animals can you find in rainforests?
- Do you think each forest has the same types of animals?
What do you know about the people who live in these regions?

Scishow kids

25 amazing facts

Google Earth

Click the picture to explore the Amazon Rainforest through Google Earth

People that help

Kids who help!

Protecting the rainforest

protecting by replanting

STEAM PRoject

Make a model of a house that can withstand rain and flooding

materials

Straws, craft sticks or other similar building materials like legos or blocks
pipe cleaners
Foil or wax paper
Paper towel
Plate or cookie sheet (to catch the water)
Water (to test your house...a watering can works well to act as “rain”)

Directions

What do you notice about how the buildings are constructed? WHY are they on stilts?
Build a home with a roof, walls and floors (to prevent flooding, you might need “legs”)
Place a piece of paper towel inside to help “test” for dryness
Put your house on a plate or cookie sheet to contain the water
Using a watering can (or something similar) pour water over your home to see if it stays dry
If you find a leak, what can you do to fix it?

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