Introduction
You are a native to the rainforest. Living here, you have seen the natural beauty of this beautiful part of the world. You have recently heard that a major hotel chain wants to come to your area and build a new resort for tourists to come and vacation. They want to tear down the beautiful rainforest that provides many natural resources and homes to people and animals in the area. You have a the task of researching and making a proposal at the town meeting when the citizens of the area will decide if this will be beneficial to the area. Your position is to protect and preserve the rainforest so that future generations can enjoy and benefit from the natural resources the rainforests provide.
Task
It is your job to research and gather data on the preservation and destruction of the rainforests. This will enable you to show why it is beneficial as well as crucial point to keep the rainforest alive and thirving.
Process
Using the Resources provided below, gather information about the benefits of saving the rainforests.
- Why we need to save it
- Moral and Ethical Issues: The People
- Producing, Exchanging, and Distributing
- Organizing and Governing Solutions
Resources:
http://www.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/tdc02.sci.life.oate.rainforest/amazon-rainforest/
http://rainforests.mongabay.com/
http://www.rainforest-alliance.org/kids
http://www.rainforestanimals.net/
Evaluation
Your evaluation for this assignment will be based on:
- Depth of Research (25%)
- Accuracy of Data (25%)
- Timeliness in Completing Research (25%)
- Presentation of data (25%)
Two team groups will be assigned to present to the city council. The depth, quality, and accuracy of your research will be evaluated by a third team member who will cross check your data. Inconsistencies will be cross checked and evaluated.
Conclusion
Thank you for being a concerned citizen of the community and wanting to see our natural rainforests preserved. Taking the time to research and share with the rest of the community, is valuable and shows others that you can make a difference in this world. This is what will keep our world a better place to live for generations to come.
