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Rain Forests
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Amazon Interactive 
 An interactive site for younger students to explore the physical and human geography, environmental, economic, and social issues of the Ecuadorian Amazon rainforest as well as the indigenous people, the Quichua. An ecotourism simulation game will aid students in learning about ecotourism in this Amazon region. Also included is the research report, Indigenous Ecotourism and Sustainable Development: The Case of Río Blanco, Ecuador on which the activities of the simulation game are based. http://www.eduweb.com/amazon.html Topics: Agriculture, Economics, Environment, Plants, Travel Last updated Dec 1, 2002 Forever Wild?
This documentary series segment from 2002 looks at the future of wild places, reporting on prairie ecosystems, the Biosphere 2 climate research center, and a simulated rainforest in a geodesic dome. Includes educator resources and features on endangered species, bison, conservationist Peter Raven, and climate change. From the Scientific American Frontiers, hosted by Alan Alda on PBS. http://www.pbs.org/saf/1304/ Topics: Environment Last updated Jun 20, 2007 An Index of Rainforest Related Sites on the Web
These annotated links to resources on rain forests and sustainable forestry include conservation and research organizations, plant and animal information sites, and resources for students and teachers. Some of the material linked to is prepared by the site sponsor, a commercial supplier of nutrition products derived from rain forest plants. http://www.rain-tree.com/links.htm Topics: Agriculture, Environment, Plants Last updated Mar 17, 2009 Journey into Amazonia
Web site companion to a 3-hour television series about the Amazon Basin by the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). Experience "the swollen rivers, flooded forests and dense canopy of the vast rain forest recognized as one of Earth's natural wonders," and see some fascinating animals and plants. Includes educational resources, games, and related links. http://www.pbs.org/journeyintoamazonia/ Topics: Agriculture, Environment, Geography, Plants, Water Last updated Sep 11, 2003 Márcia Theóphilo
The website presents a brief biography of this Brazilian poet and some of her poems in English, Italian, and Portuguese. Her work is about "the Amazonian forest, its people, river, animals, trees and myths, its beauty and the danger of its destruction." There are links to several other Portuguese poetry sites. http://www.theophilo-amazonia-e-poesia.info/ Topics: Agriculture, Environment, Geography, Notable People, Plants, Poetry, Water Last updated Oct 18, 2004 Rainforest Action Network
San Francisco-based environmental organization that "campaigns for the forests, their inhabitants and the natural systems that sustain life by transforming the global marketplace through education, grassroots organizing, and non-violent direct action." Site contains annual reports and publications as well as information about jobs and internships and volunteering opportunities. http://www.ran.org/ Topics: Agriculture, Environment, Plants Last updated Jul 21, 2006 Songbird Foundation
Describes a nonprofit organization that is primarily concerned with "raising awareness among coffee consumers, retailers, growers and distributors of the effect of sun-grown coffee on the songbirds and the rain forest on which they depend for essential habitat." Features information about shade-grown coffee, forests, birds, farmers, and how to help. Includes links to news articles and resources. Note: the bird songs don't play in the Mozilla browser. http://www.songbird.org/ Topics: Agriculture, Animals, Beverages, Birds, Environment, Industries, Plants Last updated Jan 19, 2005 |
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