in the tropics social studies

The tropics may be warm all year, but there are still four seasons.. Some people live in the rain forest.. These people live in huts.. Some people live in houses on stilts.. Some people

This place is in the tropics Here, it is warm all year There

is also a lot of rain

The tropics may be warm

all year, but there are still four seasons There are two wet

seasons and two dry seasons

In the wet seasons, there are big storms The wind and water from the storms can move trees and rocks A storm has made holes in this house!

There are many rain forests in the tropics Some people live in the rain forest These people live

in huts The huts are made from trees and leaves

Some people live in houses on stilts These houses are made from sticks and plants When there is a lot of rain, the houses stay dry

Some people in the tropics live

in tall buildings In the buildings, the air is cool

People live in different ways

in the tropics They all need to stay cool and dry

Think Critically

1. How many seasons are there in the tropics?

2. How do you think the houses on stilts stay dry?

3. What are rain forest huts made from?

4. Look at page 4 What caused the house to have

big holes in it?

5. Would you like to live in the tropics? Why or

why not?

Social Studies

Write Sentences Write three sentences about how living in the

tropics is different from living in a cold place

School-Home Connection Talk to a family member

about In the Tropics Then talk about the seasons

where you live.

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