Amazing Amazon Life
Take a trek through Brazil's mighty Amazon River and its basin. Which unusual creatures will you encounter in this spectacular rainforest?
1. Imagine that you are floating down the Amazon River in Brazil. Or walking through its rainforest. What creatures would you see?
2. Research information about Brazil, the Amazon River and its basin, which contains the largest rainforest in the world. Find descriptions and pictures of animals, birds, and insects who live only in this part of the world. Here's one way to show six of these creatures on a poster.
3. Draw a square on white paper with Crayola® Colored Pencils. Trace and draw five more squares. Use Crayola Scissors to cut them out.
4. On each square, draw, color, and label a unique creature found only in the Amazon basin or rainforest. Show lots of details, so others can see how different these creatures are from those that are familiar.
5. Arrange the six pictures in an artistic way on posterboard. Attach them with Crayola Glue Sticks. Design the outer edge of the poster to unify the display.
Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project. Observe children closely and intervene as necessary to prevent potential safety problems and ensure appropriate use of arts and crafts materials. Some craft items, particularly beads and buttons, are potential choking hazards for young children. Avoid use of such small parts with children younger than 3 years. Craft items such as scissors, push pins and chenille sticks may have sharp points or edges. Avoid use of materials with sharp points by children younger than 4 years. Read all manufacturers' safety warnings before using arts and craft supplies.
Scissors—ATTENTION: The cutting edges of scissors are sharp and care should be taken whenever cutting or handling. Blunt-tip scissors should be used only by children 4 years and older. Pointed-tip scissors should be used only by children 6 years and older.
- Create a topographical map of Brazil showing the five main regions of this country, the Amazon River and its basin, and Brazil's largest cities.
- Research Tiradentes and find out why he is so important in Brazilian history.
- Find information about Brazil's famous artists, such as Candido Portinari, and then create art in a similar style.
- Research the affect of global warming on the world's rainforests.
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