Introduction
Hello 5th Graders!!!
There is deforestation taking place all over the world. Today you are going to learn what deforestation is, the effect(s) of deforestation, and possible solutions for helping your community stop this from happening!
Task
Your task today is to search the resources that I have provided below and learn all about deforestation. After you have gathered all of your information, you will then create a letter to your local town mayor, Ron J Tischler, to persuade them to help you make a change in your community and stop the spread of deforestation!!
Process
First you will be exploring the following websites thinking about:
What is deforestation?
Where does this occur?
Are there any issues with deforestation?
https://www.3dgeography.co.uk/deforestation
For the next website, follow the instructions below and fill out your notes sheet that were provided at the beginning of class (this will help you later with your letter!)
If you are a BEAR, use this website, https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/deforestation/443116
If you are a DEER, use this website, https://kids.britannica.com/students/article/deforestation/310969
Next, watch this National Geographic video on deforestation:
Now that you know all about deforestation, it is time to write your letter to your local mayor asking for help!
Let's practice first with this letter:
Below you will find resources to help you in writing your letter!! In your groups, you may brainstorm ideas but you must write your letter on your own!!
Here is a video to help you begin:
An example:
Here is a downloadable template for group DEER.
https://www.twinkl.com/resource/au-t2-e-3203-persuasive-letter-writing-template-english-australian
Here is a downloadable template for group BEAR:
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/513128951263922832/
Together, we will mail your letters to the Mayor by the end of the week!!
Evaluation
In your letter did you........
Identify what deforestation is?
Causes and effects of deforestation?
How we can help?
Conclusion
CONGRATS!
You have officially finished your WebQuest and we will send all of our letters to the Mayor!