Students will be able to: 1. Define the vocabulary terms tropical rainforest, native, and endemic. 2. Identify five different tree species that live in American Samoa's tropical rainforest ecosystem. 3. Describe how our actions can threaten the health of our tropical rainforest ecosystem. 4. Learn about the role of the National Park of American Samoa in conserving our tropical rainforest.
Recommended level: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade
1. Introduction to American Samoa's Tropical Rainforest
2. Tree Species of American Samoa's Rainforest
3. Threats to the Rainforest and the Role of the National Park