Every year thousands of migratory birds make the long journey from North American forests, parks and backyards to the warm rainforests of Central and South America. Many of these birds will land in trees that shade coffee farms in Central America. Fifth and sixth graders will learn about the important work that SalvaNatura, the Rainforest […]
Bananas, the world’s most popular fruit, can only be grown commercially in the tropical regions of the world where rainforests also thrive. Many of these bananas are sustainably grown on banana farms certified by the Rainforest Alliance. Students will learn about the origin of the banana, how bananas are grown, and how their bananas travel […]
Spanning six million acres, the Maya rainforest represents the second largest contiguous tropical rainforest in the Americas, home to an astounding diversity of plant and animal life and a rich indigenous history. The Maya rainforest is also a treasure-trove of valuable natural resources. Timber and other forest resources, crops and tourism generate income and employment […]
Aztecs and Mayans first created xocolatl, a hot chocolate drink often mixed with vanilla or chili peppers. Cocoa beans were so highly valued, they were used as money until the 1800s. Ecuador was once the primary producer of cocoa, but today about 80 percent is grown in the West African nations of Côte d’Ivoire and […]
Make a paper bromeliad! What you will need: A 10-ounce plastic or paper cup Green and red construction paper Scissors Glue Colored markers or crayons Water What to do: Cut out Pattern A, leaving Pattern B inside it. Trace around Pattern A on red paper. Then cut out Pattern B (the green pattern). Trace around […]
Popular around the globe for their beauty and variety, orchids are the largest family of plants in the entire world. There are 25,000-30,000 different species of orchid, at least 10,000 of which can be found in the tropics. Orchid species can differ greatly from one another, with extreme variations in size, weight and color.