Rainforest Explorers
Task:
You are an Amazon Rainforest explorer who will produce a multimedia slideshow that your team will present to the viewers (our class). Your slideshow will consist of animal reports, comparisons of animals (Venn Diagram) and a "Did You Know" slide on the Amazon rainforest. Finally, your team will create a PSA (Public Service Announcements) on saving the rainforest to use as a prop in your presentation.
Step 1:
Click on the buttons to view and answer questions on the rain forest.
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Step 2: Each team member will Choose one animal from the list below and conduct a research.
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Anaconda Golden Toad Jaguar Sloth
Antbird Harpy Eagle King Vulture Spider Monkey
Basilisk Hummingbird Poison Dart Frog Tamandua (Anteater)
Bat Iguana Red - Eyed Tree Frog Toucan
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Click on the buttons to view the template you will use to take notes for your animal report and access the animal sites to help answer questions.
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Step 3: You will design six slides for each of the following:
* animal classification
* rainforest strata where animal lives
* diet
* adaptations
* conservation status
* life cycle
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Step 4:
Partners will create a Venn Diagram slide with at least four items in each category to compare their animals.
Partners will also make a "Did You Know" slide on the Amazon Rainforest with 4 fun facts.
Step 5:
Teams will create a PSA (public service announcement) that explains what can be done to save rainforests.