Websites
When you are looking through these websites, don't forget to write notes on the interesting information you find. Don't copy it word for word though! Remember to write down which website you got the information from to put in your bibliography.
Tip: Hold down Ctrl and press F, and type one of your keywords. It will show you every time that word is on the page!
Key: * = Easy to read and understand.
** = Some words might be a bit tricky.
*** = Hard! This page is for very advanced readers. Click if you want a challenge.
Rainforest Information *
This page is a great starting point for your research because it is very basic and easy to read.
It gives you information about where rainforests are found, its different layers, and what humans can get from the rainforest.
Make sure you check out the first link under 'Rainforest Websites' called 'Rainforest at Night' at the bottom of the page to find out what rainforests look and sound like at night!
Learning about Rainforests *
On this page you will find plenty of interesting and easy to read information about rainforests.
Click on 'Facts' to get to the best stuff. Then click on What, Where, Plants, Animals, People and Preserving to find even more information. Read the headings to get clues about what the text will be about.
When you're done reading, Click 'Home' and click on Quicktime movies to view some great videos about the rainforest.
All About Rainforests **
This is a great site because it gives you an overview of everything you need to know about rainforests before you look for more detail.
Ignore the ads at the top, the good stuff starts at the heading 'All about Rainforests.' Keep checking your project sheet to make sure you are reading relevant information.
Remember to click on the links underneath the heading to take advantage of all the information on the site.
You can use the Glossary to check any words you're not sure of.
Kids.Mongabay.com **
This site has LOTS of information about rainforests, their animals and people, and how and why we should save them.
Click on the pictures to read the information, then click the Next button to continue. Remember to keep checking your project sheet to stay on track. Scan the information for your key words to check if the page has information you need.
You will find some great pictures organised into categories if you click on Rainforest photos at the top of the page.
For more detailed information, you can click on the links under 'Rainforests for Older Readers.'
BBC Nature: Rainforests **
The best part about this site is all the short video clips you can watch about different aspects of the rainforest.
Click the arrows to find the video you want to watch, and then click on the preview picture to watch it.
While you watch the videos, take notes on the useful information you hear. Remember you can pause the video and rewind so you don't miss anything.
Underneath the videos there are some rainforest sounds to listen to (click the play button next to the description) and some information to read about the rainforest life by clicking on the pictures.
Rainforest Alliance **
The information on this site is both fun and interesting! There is plenty of information to read by clicking on Forest Facts or Plant and Animal Facts.
When you are done reading, click on Online Games and try the Jewels of the Earth game to see how much you've learnt about the animals and where they live in the rainforest. When the game is over you can learn more by clicking on the animals.
Don't forget to take notes while you explore!
Journey into Amazonia **
This easy-to-use website is full of interesting information about the Amazon Rainforest.
To read about water animals, click Waterworlds
To read about land animals, click on Life on Land
To read about canopy creatures, click on The Big Top
To read about rainforest plants and their amazing uses, click on Powerful Plants.
After you finish reading, have a go at the Amazon Explorer game to see how much you've learnt.
Remember to scan the writing for the information you need, and take your own notes.
Rainforest Facts ***
On this page you will find lots of fascinating details about the rainforest that you won't find on the other sites.
But be warned - there's a lot of writing on this page, so you will have to practice your scanning skills to find what you're looking for. Remember to use your key words and the project sheet to stay on track.
When you are looking through these websites, don't forget to write notes on the interesting information you find. Don't copy it word for word though! Remember to write down which website you got the information from to put in your bibliography.
Tip: Hold down Ctrl and press F, and type one of your keywords. It will show you every time that word is on the page!
Key: * = Easy to read and understand.
** = Some words might be a bit tricky.
*** = Hard! This page is for very advanced readers. Click if you want a challenge.
Rainforest Information *
This page is a great starting point for your research because it is very basic and easy to read.
It gives you information about where rainforests are found, its different layers, and what humans can get from the rainforest.
Make sure you check out the first link under 'Rainforest Websites' called 'Rainforest at Night' at the bottom of the page to find out what rainforests look and sound like at night!
Learning about Rainforests *
On this page you will find plenty of interesting and easy to read information about rainforests.
Click on 'Facts' to get to the best stuff. Then click on What, Where, Plants, Animals, People and Preserving to find even more information. Read the headings to get clues about what the text will be about.
When you're done reading, Click 'Home' and click on Quicktime movies to view some great videos about the rainforest.
All About Rainforests **
This is a great site because it gives you an overview of everything you need to know about rainforests before you look for more detail.
Ignore the ads at the top, the good stuff starts at the heading 'All about Rainforests.' Keep checking your project sheet to make sure you are reading relevant information.
Remember to click on the links underneath the heading to take advantage of all the information on the site.
You can use the Glossary to check any words you're not sure of.
Kids.Mongabay.com **
This site has LOTS of information about rainforests, their animals and people, and how and why we should save them.
Click on the pictures to read the information, then click the Next button to continue. Remember to keep checking your project sheet to stay on track. Scan the information for your key words to check if the page has information you need.
You will find some great pictures organised into categories if you click on Rainforest photos at the top of the page.
For more detailed information, you can click on the links under 'Rainforests for Older Readers.'
BBC Nature: Rainforests **
The best part about this site is all the short video clips you can watch about different aspects of the rainforest.
Click the arrows to find the video you want to watch, and then click on the preview picture to watch it.
While you watch the videos, take notes on the useful information you hear. Remember you can pause the video and rewind so you don't miss anything.
Underneath the videos there are some rainforest sounds to listen to (click the play button next to the description) and some information to read about the rainforest life by clicking on the pictures.
Rainforest Alliance **
The information on this site is both fun and interesting! There is plenty of information to read by clicking on Forest Facts or Plant and Animal Facts.
When you are done reading, click on Online Games and try the Jewels of the Earth game to see how much you've learnt about the animals and where they live in the rainforest. When the game is over you can learn more by clicking on the animals.
Don't forget to take notes while you explore!
Journey into Amazonia **
This easy-to-use website is full of interesting information about the Amazon Rainforest.
To read about water animals, click Waterworlds
To read about land animals, click on Life on Land
To read about canopy creatures, click on The Big Top
To read about rainforest plants and their amazing uses, click on Powerful Plants.
After you finish reading, have a go at the Amazon Explorer game to see how much you've learnt.
Remember to scan the writing for the information you need, and take your own notes.
Rainforest Facts ***
On this page you will find lots of fascinating details about the rainforest that you won't find on the other sites.
But be warned - there's a lot of writing on this page, so you will have to practice your scanning skills to find what you're looking for. Remember to use your key words and the project sheet to stay on track.