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Rainforest Ecosystems | Plants and Animals of the Rainforest

Completed by 18 learners
Ages 6-9
Live One-Time Class
In this one-time session, we will discuss rainforest layers, water cycles and nutrient cycles, and the amazing plants and animals that inhabit rainforest ecosystems! #academic
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:
(260 reviews)
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Live video meetings
Meets once
2-10 learners per class
40 min

What's included

1 live meeting
40 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

US Grade 1 - 3
Rainforest ecosystems are some of the most biodiverse ecosystems in the world. Relative to their small size, there are an incredible amount of plants and animals that call the rainforests home! While life in the rainforest may seem simple, extreme competition for nutrients, light, and many other resources have caused plants and animals to develop some incredible adaptations! In this one-time session, we will discuss what major characteristics define a rainforest ecosystem and how rainforests differ from other major ecosystems. We will discuss rainforest layers and the plants and animals that live in each. We will also cover how and why rainforests have their own water cycle and nutrient cycle and the challenges it presents. We will end the class by discussing some of the most incredible plants and animals that live in a rainforest and how they have adapted to survive in this lush landscape. We will use a Google Slide Show to introduce each topic and to show incredible examples. Students will be encouraged to participate throughout the class with various prompts and will have plenty of opportunities to show off their knowledge!

Learning Goals

Learners will understand the 4 rainforest layers and characteristics of each.
Learners will be able to describe how water and nutrients flow throughout a rainforest ecosystems.
Learners will become familiar with various rainforest plants and animals and the adaptations that help them survive in the rainforest.

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Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Joined February, 2021
5.0
260reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Arizona State University
Read below to learn about my courses, background, and policies. 


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Hi there!

My name is Sarah and I am so excited to explore wildlife, science, and conservation with your learner. I was born and raised in the Metroparks of Ohio, but I currently call the Sonoran Desert of Arizona my home. 

I have had a strong love for wildlife and nature for my whole life and have built my career around it. In 2017, I graduated cum laude from Arizona State University with a B.S. in Conservation Biology and Ecology. I am a Certified Environmental Educator in Arizona and a Certified Interpretive Guide through the National Association for Interpretation.

After college, I worked on several wildlife studies in the field studying species like the western diamondback rattlesnake, spectacled rattlesnakes, and Bahamian rock iguanas. I gained experience as an informal educator developing programs for schools and homeschool students at the Phoenix Zoo, Shedd Aquarium, South Mountain Environmental Education Center, and SeaLife Aquarium. 

At the start of COVID, I founded an organization that creates wildlife and conservation STEM resources for K-8 students, including a science curriculum program that teaches core science subjects with an engaging animal twist. 

My greatest objective as an educator is to make science FUN. My classes cover important science topics while using wildlife and nature as our driving forces. 

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I offer a series of one-time, multi-day, and ongoing classes. Please feel free to request one-time classes if you do not see a session posted. 

One-time classes and multi-day classes always include a live animal. Please check class descriptions for ongoing classes. 

Refund policy: 
~~For one-time classes: Please message me at least 48 hours in advance to find another available session.
~~For ongoing classes: Please request a refund by messaging me at least 48 hours before the session begins. Refunds will not be offered if class is sold out as I cannot fill the spot of your learner.
~~One-on-one classes: Please reach out to reschedule at least one week in advance.

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