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.
Step 2: Each team member will Choose one animal from the list below and conduct a research.
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
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.
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
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.