Rainforest Layers Discovery

Understanding forest layers teaches ecosystem structure and habitat concepts.

• Framework: IPC
• Unit: Jungles
• Learning area: Science
• Level: Levels 2-3

Objectives

• Identify four rainforest layers
• Understand animal habitats
• Create layer diagrams

Materials

• Layer poster
• Animal figures
• Drawing materials

Instructions

Introduce the four layers: floor, understory, canopy, emergent. Place animals in their correct layers.

Educator tip

Use a vertical display. Let children move animals between layers to check understanding.

Assessment

Observe layer identification and animal placement accuracy.

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