Science·Rainforests·conceptual
The Amazon Rainforest
Know that the Amazon is Earth's greatest rainforest — spanning nine countries across South America, containing the world's largest river by water volume, and home to an estimated 10% of all species on Earth including 40,000 plant species, 1,300 bird species, and 3,000 types of fish
Suggested ages 7–9
Evidence of understanding
- Locate the Amazon rainforest on a map of South America and name at least two countries it spans
- State that the Amazon contains the world's largest river by volume and is home to roughly 10% of all species on Earth
- Give at least two specific numbers showing the Amazon's biodiversity, such as 40,000 plant species or 1,300 bird species
Assessment prompt
Can The Amazon Rainforest tell you about the Amazon — that it's the biggest rainforest in the world, spread across nine countries, with more types of animals and plants than almost anywhere else on Earth?
Standards alignment
No external standards are linked to this topic.