Lesson 1.1 Vision and Light Introduction

Open Ended

What are some ways animals might adapt to survive in a rainforest environment?

Multiple Choice

Why is it important for animals to survive in their environment?

• Because it helps maintain balance in nature

• Because animals like to explore new places

• Because animals want to become pets

• Because it makes animals stronger

Open Ended

Why are there fewer Tokay geckos in the rain forest of the Philippines? Is something making it hard for Tokay geckos to survive in their environment?

Open Ended

What do you notice or wonder about the rainforest environment?

Open Ended

How might changes in the rain forest environment affect the survival of Tokay geckos?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are characteristics of a rain forest environment?

• High rainfall

• Dense vegetation

• Cold temperatures year-round

• Diverse animal life

Multiple Choice

What does the word 'environment' mean in the context of the rain forest?

• A type of animal

• The surroundings where an organism lives

• A kind of weather

• A type of plant

Open Ended

What are some examples of living things in this picture of the rain forest environment?

Open Ended

What are some examples of nonliving things in this picture of the rain forest environment?

Open Ended

What are some interesting things you notice or wonder about the plants and animals in the rain forest photos?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of living things found in the rain forest environment? Choose all the correct answers.

• Trees

• Rocks

• Water

• Lizards

Open Ended

Why might there be fewer Tokay geckos in an area?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the role of a conservation biologist?

• A scientist who helps protect plants and animals

• A person who only studies plants

• Someone who collects rain forest plants for gardens

• A scientist who only works in laboratories

Multiple Choice

What is the main goal of a conservation group like the Rain Forest Conservation Group?

• To make sure plants and animals can survive

• To collect rare animals

• To plant more trees

• To build new roads

Open Ended

How might sharing your findings with the Rain Forest Conservation Group help protect the Tokay geckos?

Multiple Choice

Based on the introduction and the investigation task, what is one possible reason the Rain Forest Conservation Group might be worried about the Tokay geckos?

• Their habitat is being destroyed

• They are too colorful

• They are not popular pets

• They are easy to find

Open Ended

What are some things animals might need in order to survive in their environment?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following do animals need to survive, according to the lesson?

• Food, water, and a way to stay safe

• Shelter and toys

• Friends and entertainment

• Sunlight and exercise

Open Ended

How do animals get information from their environment so they can find food, water, and a way to stay safe?

Open Ended

How does a Tokay gecko get information about its environment?

Open Ended

What information can the monkeys get from their environment?

Open Ended

How do the monkeys get that information?

Open Ended

What questions do you have about how animals survive in their environment after today's lesson?

Multiple Choice

What is the main focus of this science unit?

• How plants grow in the rainforest

• How animals survive in their environment

• The history of the rainforest

• Different types of weather in the rainforest