Protect the Rainforest

Introduction

Why are rainforest important? Why do they matter? We might think that because they aren't in our area, they don't affect us in any way. Well that couldn't be further from the truth! The rainforest is the best source of water, air, and food for the earth.

Task

 

Your job is to come up with solutions to the threat of deforestation on the rainforest. Visit the various resources to help you gather information, try to answer the following questions:

  • What is deforestation?
  • Why is it important to help protect the rainforest?
  • What ideas/solutions can you come up with to help protect the rainforest?
  • How and why are humans mistreating the rainforest?

                                                  

                                          Rainforest Waterfall Desktop Wallpaper

Process

By going to the listed sites, you will need to find out what deforestation is. You will need to come up with solution and suggestions on how to help protect the rainforest. And answer the questions on what the human impact is on the rainforest. Please include several pictures in your presentation.

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http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/global-warming/deforestation-overview/  What is deforestation?

http://www.nature.org/ourinitiatives/urgentissues/rainforests/ Help protect the rainforest. Beautiful photos included in this site.

http://www.rainforestfoundation.org/10-things-you-can-do-save-rainforest How to save the rainforest.

http://kidssavingtherainforest.org/the-rainforest-2/why-must-we-save-the-rainforest/

Evaluation

4. The student was able to answer all questions completely. Had several suggestions to solve the problem. Pictures included in presentation.

3. The student was able to solve some of the problems. Less than 3 suggestions to solve problem.

2. The student only addressed one problem.  Very few suggestions. Very few pictures.

1. No suggestions to solve problem. Incomplete answers. No pictures in answers.

Conclusion

The rainforest is home to thousands of rare creatures and plants. Protecting the rainforest is everones responsibility. Rainforest provide the many medicines that are available in the United States today. Cutting down the rainforest contributes to Global Warming.