ocr: Learning Extra Layers of Life The Layers of the Tropics (page 3 of3) Distinguishing the differences between the vegetative layers of the tropics. EXTENSIONS Reconstruct your "forest" after learning more about the animals placing stuffed or paper mache tropical animals in the various layers. Play a recording of the forest sounds as each group becomes part of the forest. Students can hypothetically increase or decrease the water supply to a tropical area. Explain how plants and animals would be impacted, making clear predictions with justification. GRADING CRITERIA * Describe a stratified tropic ...