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Explore the complex ecosystem of a rainforest, where plants thrive in specific zones, predators hunt prey, and organisms rely on vital nutrients to survive. Witness the suspended beauty of nature and the slithering creatures that call this zone home.
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Unit 6: Under the Canopy Theme 11: Life in a Rain Forest http://photos.igougo.com/images/p353263-Limon-Rainforest_Canopy.jpg
zone- an area or a part of a larger space http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://toxipedia.org/download/attachments/15847/zone%2520map.jpg&imgrefurl=http://toxipedia.org/display/ipmopedia/Plant%2BHardiness%2BZone&usg=__jD1PVtLyWoquIqRyfKzWgjhitm8=&h=611&w=545&sz=76&hl=en&start=14&itbs=1&tbnid=MFwgb9-lyD4GqM:&tbnh=136&tbnw=121&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dzone%26hl%3Den%26gbv%3D2%26tbs%3Disch:1 Some plants might grow in one zoneof a large forest.
slither- to slip or slide along, either on the ground or along a tree http://a.abcnews.com/images/Technology/nm_snake_road_090609_mn.jpg Snakes slither across the road in search of food.
suspended-to be attached in such a way that it hangs down http://www.trendir.com/archives/brisach-suspended-wood-fireplace-ovalie.jpg The fireplace was suspended in the living room using cables and wires.
organism- any living thing http://www.halleethehomemaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/simpleorganisms.jpg It is important to wash your hands so foreign organisms don’t enter your body.
nutrients- anything that gives food or nourishment to living things http://psazero.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/pyramid_of_healthy_diet_foods.jpg Certain daily nutrients are required to give you strong bones and healthy skin.
complex- something that is very challenging or has many parts http://www.bittbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/04/complex_circular_vectors.jpg This drawing is complex because it has many different layers.
vital- necessary http://www.timesofmalta.com/media/serve/20100317--092442-loc_23.jpg Taking medication is vital for some elderly people with health issues.
predator-an animal that hunts and kills other animals http://www.photographytips.com/images/6leopard-prey-mara.jpg Predators must use lots of energy when catching their food.
thrive- to grow well and be healthy http://www.mackayresearchgroup.com/media/thrive.jpg Many plants thrive in sunlight.
prey- the animals that other animals hunt and kill for food http://amazingdata.com/mediadata34/Image/hot_weird_funny_amazing_cool7_animal-prey-eat-14_200907271120081659.jpg This mouse was the prey of a larger predator.