Introduction
Task
Working as a group develop a short presentation to the class to sell your vacation package. After all presentations are finished, the class will vote on the most appealing vacation. Winners will receive a bonus!
Vacation Packages
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taiga (coniferous forest) |
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tundra |
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tropical rain forest |
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desert |
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temperate grassland (prairie) |
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savannah (also listed as grasslands on some sites) |
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temperate deciduous forest |
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freshwater (lakes, rivers, or streams) |
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ocean |
Process
Process
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Each team will be assigned a biome by the teacher. It is the team's job to research the biome and gather facts and information about that biome. Each member of the team will become an expert in a particular aspect of the biome. As a group the team will create a flyer that showcases their biome as a vacation spot. Students will use a word processing app to create the flyer. Pictures and facts should be included. Team Roles
Discuss with your team which role each of you will assume. Remember that you are all responsible for learning about the biome you are presenting, but your role reflects an area of particular focus for you as your research. Each team member should choose a website from the resource list and find their biome, they should record facts and information about the biome. This factsheet will be turned in to show that you did your share of the group work. Remember your role. You can write down anything useful you think the team will need, but your focus should be on the role you were assigned (geographer, meteorologist, Zoologist, Botanist) Some questions to consider: What kinds of activities could people do in this location? Rejoin your group and discuss your findings. Develop your flyer. All flyers will be shown to the class and the class will vote on the most appealing "vacation package". The winning group will receive 5 bonus points! Your presentation is due on April 27th
Resources
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Evaluation
Evaluation
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