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| Title: |
The
Rain Forest: Treasure House of Biodiversity |
| Description of Resource: |
This
beautifully produced film reveals the several types of rain forests
of the world and the bio-diversity that lies within them. From the
temperate rain forest of the Pacific Northwest to the world's largest
rain forest in the Amazon River basin, this film is truly a treasure
house of plants, animals, insects and the many other life forms
that have found their niche in the rain forest's unique environment.
The video covers briefly, the environmental impacts associated with
harvesting and extraction of several natural resources, with increasing
population as the main point. Included with the video are study
questions for students which could lead to further investigation
into the topics discussed. |
| Author/Producer: |
Mary Lee Nolan,
Ph.D. |
| Topic Areas Covered: |
Biodiversity,
Forest Management, Rain Forest,Wildlife Habitat |
| Type of Resource: |
DVD or videocassette |
| For Grade Levels: |
7-12 |
| Publication Dates: |
2001 |
| Length: |
26 min. |
| Cost: |
$29.95 |
| Is It Available for Loan: |
No |
| Is Training Necessary: |
No |
| Language: |
English |
| Educational or Informational: |
Educational |
| Recommended Enhancements to Accompany This Resource: |
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| Geographic Location |
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| Notes: |
Study guide questions and answers are also available for free to
accompany the film. |
| F.R.E.E. Network's Evaluation Criteria: |
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| To Order This Resource Contact: |
Educational Video
Network |
| Address: |
1336 19th St. |
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Huntsville,
TX 77340 |
| Phone: |
1-800-762-0060
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| Fax: |
1-866-814-1714
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| E-Mail: |
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| URL: |
https://www.evndirect.com/shopping/product_details.php/id=1637
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Our Message and Evaluation Criteria:
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Everything is made from natural resources and natural resources
must come from somewhere.
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The gathering and processing of all natural resources have environmental
impacts.
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Responsible production and use of wood - a renewable resource -
is environmentally sound.
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