Where Does Coffee Come From? Coffee grows on shrubs, bushes, or trees planted at high altitudes in rich, fertile soils with lots of rainfall. More than two thirds of the world’s coffee is grown in Latin America in countries with productive volcanic soils, like Brazil, Mexico, and Guatemala. History of Coffee According to legend, coffee […]
Where do bananas come from? Bananas originated in the Malay Archipelago in Southeast Asia. Today they are grown in tropical regions across the globe, from South and Central America to India, China and Africa. Bananas grow in hot, tropical climates. Banana plants look like trees but are actually giant herbs related to lilies and orchids. […]
In this virtual rainforest visit you will learn about Ghana, the second largest producer of cocoa worldwide. Teachers can access the slide show script here [PDF].
In this virtual rainforest visit you will learn about the Cachalú Reserve in Colombia. Teachers can access the slide show script here [PDF].
In this virtual rainforest visit you will learn about the connections between rainforests and aquatic ecosystems in the mystical Mayan forests of Belize. Teachers can access the slide show script here [PDF].
In this virtual rainforest visit you will learn about the people of Boa Vista do Ramos living in the Amazon rainforest. Boa Vista do Ramos is a town in the Amazon rainforest of Brazil. The Amazon is the world’s largest tropical forest. Teachers can access the slide show script here [PDF].