Series is based on the concepts outlined in the National Science Education Standards for Life Science: structure & function in living systems, reproduction & heredity, regulation & behavior, populations & ecosystems, and diversity & adaptations of organisms. DVD features: Spanish language track -- Discussion questions -- Investigative data sheet -- Chapter select. First produced in VHS format in 2001.
Summary:
Students will discover how the species of the rainforest have adapted to the temperature and humidity, and why the threat of its destruction will have a far-reaching impact on our planet. A visit with an ecologist at the Caribbean National Forest in Puerto Rico examines the work underway to restore the population of the endangered Puerto Rican parrot, while a hands-on investigation demonstrates the vital role that rainforests play in recycling water.
Series:
Biomes of the world in action Schlessinger science library. Life science
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