We continue our journey through the South American rain forest and discovered that the largest tropical rain forest is in Brazil.  In four square miles of rain forest over 1,500 different flowering plants live along with 750 species of trees.  70% of the world gets some form of medicine from plants native to the rain forest. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Some common medicines coming from the rain forest help us with symptoms of asthma, headaches and even cancer fighting drugs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

We are also learning about the wonderful spices and foods that come from the rain forest including nutmeg, chocolate, cinnamon, cloves, coffee, black pepper and gum.  Also, rubber comes from the rain forest and gives us the means to make rubber bands.

 

 

 

 

 

 

We were treated to a wild life presentation of several animals from the rain forest earlier in the week.  We saw beautiful specimens of reptiles and mammals and learned that one of the most important things a student can do is to learn as much as they can about the rain forest and the importance of preserving as much of it as we can.

 

Last week we recycled paper and put the food scraps into the composter in the outside classroom.  The children were also taught to look for the recycle sign and place those items in our recycling bin.

Thanks to Addie Z. and her family for providing a bountiful amount of delicious snacks and beautiful flowers.  Additional wonderful snacks were also provided by Chad and his family and we are grateful to them as well.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Have a restful weekend.

 

Ms. Lina, Ms. Nancy, Ms. Julie