Rainforest Science Activities for Kids

If you’re looking for engaging rainforest science activities that work for multiple grade levels, you’re in the right place. We created this free Rainforest Escape Room and printable rainforest unit to bring one of the most fascinating ecosystems on Earth to life for upper elementary and middle school students. Whether you teach in a classroom or homeschool setting, these resources are flexible, hands-on, and easy to adapt.

Inside the printable unit, are a variety of rainforest science activities from hands-on plant biology to a fun board game.

Students explore climate zones, learn about seven of the largest rainforests in the world, and discover unusual plants and animals through rich explanations and real-life photos. The activities include hands-on investigations, review pages, a board game, and more — giving you multiple ways to reinforce learning.

To add excitement of the rainforest science activities, the Rainforest Escape Room comes in two levels (3rd–4th grade and 5th–6th grade), making it simple to differentiate while keeping students fully engaged. Best of all, everything is free, so you can focus on exploring the rainforest rather than planning it.

A special thank you to CTCMath for sponsoring this printable lesson and escape room. When you request the all of the printables, you’ll be added tot he CTCMath email community too.

A big thank you to CTCMath for their sponsorship of our monthly escape capers! Without their support, we wouldn’t be able to have the resources to make our escape capers interactive and engaging.

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I hold a master’s degree in child development and early education and am working on a post-baccalaureate in biology. I spent 15 years working for a biotechnology company developing IT systems in DNA testing laboratories across the US. I taught K4 in a private school, homeschooled my children, and have taught on the mission field in southern Asia. For 4 years, I served on our state’s FIRST Lego League tournament Board and served as the Judging Director. I own thehomeschoolscientist and also write a regular science column for Homeschooling Today Magazine. You’ll also find my writings on the CTCMath blog. Through this site, I have authored over 50 math and science resources.