EDUCATION MANUAL- RESOURCE MATERIAL FOR TEACHERS
Tropical forests are beautiful, diverse and provide many global
environmental services such as the sequestration of carbon dioxide, habitat for organisms, climate regulation and soil conservation. These fragile ecosystems are facing unprecedented stresses arising from habitat destruction, climate
change, pollution and many other variables. The Canadian Organization for Tropical Education and Rainforest Conservation (COTERC) is devoted to the protection and conservation of tropical forests through research and educational initiatives. The aim of COTERC is to stimulate interest and to promote the conservation of tropical forests through the educational activities presented in
this resource manual.
All lesson plans, activities and demonstrations presented in this educational manual are designed to facilitate understanding of the complex issues facing tropical ecosystems. All activities were prepared in accordance with the current Ontario Curriculum Expectations. Where applicable, evaluation rubrics and student handout sheets are included with the lesson or activity plan.
These may be photocopied or placed on overhead transparencies to reduce the amount of paper consumed during your lesson delivery.
Some lesson plans may be modified for multiple courses by reviewing the current Ontario Curriculum Expectations or through the use of the Curriculum Cross-Reference Tool (please note that in some cases specific curriculum expectations have not been listed with cross-referenced lesson plans). Enjoy implementing the activities.
SPECIES FACT SHEETS
These fact sheets feature species that are found in and around the Caño Palma Research Station in Costa Rica. The sheets are produced by COTERC volunteers and verified by members of the COTERC Board of Directors.
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Mammals
Birds
Reptiles and Amphibians
Aquatic Life
Invertebrate
Flora
