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Ages 5-8, Lesson 2: Fruits from the Rainforest

Lesson 2 thumbnail: Fruits from the Rainforest (Ages 5–8).

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In this lesson, students will explore the important connection between tropical rainforests and some of our favorite foods.

Through fun activities and videos, students will identify delicious fruits from the rainforest, like bananas and oranges. This lesson encourages curiosity about rainforest ecosystems and our own food system.

For Ages 5-8:

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Educational materials

  • Videos:
  • Worksheet: Fruit coloring and matching
  • Quiz: True/false questions about which fruits come from the rainforest
  • Math tie-ie: Bar chart for favorite foods
  • Art tie-in: Fruit printmaking (bananas and oranges)
  • Classroom discussion questions:
    • Have you eaten any of these fruits before?
    • Why do you think fruits grow so well in the rainforest?

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