Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute
The Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) in Panama is a major research center studying rainforests, oceans, and biodiversity. Its website offers videos, virtual tours, articles, and educator resources that bring real tropical science into the classroom. Families can explore coral reefs, canopy studies, animal behavior, and climate research with materials created by working scientists and communicators. It’s best for upper elementary through high school learners interested in ecology and conservation. Some resources are technical, so younger kids may need adult guidance. Using STRI content alongside map work and local ecosystem studies helps students connect global science to their own environment.
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