Amazon River Lesson Plan

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterJan 26, 2008

History
On this day in 1500, the Amazon River was discovered by Vincent Pizon. The Amazon is the largest river in the world, and an important feature of South America.
Reading
Read this poem about the rain forest:
One little squirrel monkey, sitting in a tree.High up in a rainforest, happy as can be.One little squirrel monkey, sad as can be,Watching a bulldozer cutting down his tree.

Science
Can you name these animals who live in the rain forest? http://www.abcteach.com/free/r/rfanimals_m.pdf
Name the animals, then color the picture.

Math
Look at this website, then answer the following questions: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/geography/rivers/majorrivers.shtml
1. Which river is the longest?
2. Which river is the shortest listed?
Don’t Forget the math challenge!
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