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Hello Everyone,
Today we will begin our journey through the Brazilian Tropical Rainforest and learn about
one of its heroes, Chico Mendes. After you view this short presentation it will be up
to you to create an online presentation (using google docs) that you will present to your
classmates and this presentation will be added to your portfolio.
In the previous chapter we studied the effects of tourism in the Galapagos Islands and your
discussions were not only rich they made many of us think about the human effect and the
toll that many ships and boats have had off of the waters of the islands.
In your presentation of the Brazilian Rainforest you will be asked to research different aspects
of the rainforest including who Chico Mendes was and his impact. In the next presentation
you will be given questions to consider for your presentation and what the requirements
are.
Please remember if you have any questions or need any clarification please email me
and I will also have a Jigsaw meeting where you may ask questions about the project. I
will email an invite to you on February 28th for a March 5th meeting at 5pm. Participation
in this jigsaw meeting in completely voluntary. The due date for the presentation is March
20 at 10pm Pacific Standard Time.
Good luck everyone and remember to take your time and enjoy your research to the land where
many have yet to discover.
And now let's go over what you will need to do for your presentation.
Questions to consider in your presentation Where is the Tropical Rainforest in Brazil?
•Why is the rainforest so important in the world?
•How does the rainforest in Brazil impact the environment?
•What and who may be found in the Brazilian rainforest?
The Hero of the Brazilian Rainforest Who is Chico Mendes?
•Why was he so important? •What did he do?
•How has his legacy carried on?
Research You will have to research and cite your sources.
You may not use Wikipedia. •Use the questions to consider to guide
your research. •Create an outline of topics and information
you would like to use for your presentation.
Presentation Requirements 3 minute min. - 6 minutes maximum
Use Google Docs to create your presentation Use the questions to consider to help with
your presentation Pictures need to be included (appropriately
cited) You may include a Youtube or another type
of video which relates to the Brazilian Rainforest or Chico Mendes
Create a survey or poll using polldaddy.com for students to contribute their opinions
and knowledge. Include the outcomes in your presentation.
Remember to cite your sources accordingly
Finally If you have any questions regarding the project
please email me. I will have a Jigsaw meeting on March 5th
at 5pm (office hours) for anyone that needs assistance. You will receive an invite for
the meeting on Friday, Feb 28th. Due date: March 20th, 2014, 10pm (PST)
Thanks Everyone, talk to you later. Bye, bye.