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1. Objective (READ) SWBAT identify arguments for or against rainforest destruction.

1. Objective (READ) SWBAT identify arguments for or against rainforest destruction. 2. Question of the Day. (TURN OBJECTIVE INTO A QUESTION) 3. Warm-up (ANSWER) 1. Draw or write a real-life example of deforestation. 2. Why is deforestation so appealing to many Brazilians?.

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1. Objective (READ) SWBAT identify arguments for or against rainforest destruction.

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  1. 1. Objective (READ) SWBAT identify arguments for or against rainforest destruction. 2. Question of the Day. (TURN OBJECTIVE INTO A QUESTION) 3. Warm-up (ANSWER) 1. Draw or write a real-life example of deforestation. 2. Why is deforestation so appealing to many Brazilians?

  2. Latin America Warm-ups Why is the Amazon Rainforest disappearing? 1. Vertical Climate zones are different types of climate zones at elevation increases in the Andes mountains. 2. Tierra Helada is the only zone cold enough for Llamas.

  3. Table of Contents 1. Go to your Deforestation page

  4. Deforestation in the Amazon Rainforest

  5. 1. Intro - The Amazon rainforest in Brazil is disappearing. 2. Deforestation the cutting down and clearing of trees and forests.

  6. 3. Why? - Groups are cutting down the rainforest for economic reasons. 4. Effects - H - Brazil’s GDP has increased - They have a trade surplus – they are exporting goods from the rainforest.

  7. 3. Why? - Groups are cutting down the rainforest for economic reasons. 4. Effects - L - Brazil’s GDP (economy) has increased

  8. 4. More Effects - Native groups are threatened

  9. 4. More Effects - Climate change increases because of rainforest destruction

  10. Logging Clip 1) Why are people illegally logging? 2) Describe the living conditions in rural Brazil.

  11. Rainforest Project • You will be assigned to a group and provided with introductory research. • Your group must create a presentation that will be given to a panel including me and student judges. • The panel will decide the answer to the key question: Will Brazil conserve or economically develop the rainforest?

  12. Product Requirements Each product must have: 1. Slide 1: Title – your group’s profession and students’ names 2. Slide 2: Key Question  Does your group want to preserve the rainforest (save it) or economically develop the rainforest (cut it down)? 3. Slides 3-5: Reasons - At least 3 reasons that support your position (the more the better) - Explanation for each reason - Pictures – include a picture on each slide to show your group’s position

  13. Product Requirements Each product must have: 1. Slide 1: Title – your group’s profession and students’ names 2. Slide 2: Key Question  Does your group want to preserve the rainforest (save it) or economically develop the rainforest (cut it down)? 3. Slides 3-5: Reasons - At least 3 reasons that support your position (the more the better) - Explanation for each reason - Pictures – include a picture on each slide to show your group’s position

  14. Additional Research - H Directions: • Access the powerpoint on our wiki – 4th six weeks page. • Check out the articles • Identify at least 2 more arguments that support your position based on the additional research. • Cite the document that you used for your additional arguments. • Add them as an additional slide.

  15. Judges • Today the El Presidente will be selecting judges • Judges get to: 1) Work with the El Presidente during the presentations 2) Don’t have to present and get a free 100 on that portion of the project 3) Get special political power for the rest of the week • To be a judge: 1) Follow group procedures 2) Help other students in your group

  16. Roles: 1. General – makes sure the group follows group procedures 2. Materials Specialist – accesses the computer/materials 3. Recorder – uses computer skills to develop a good power point presentation.

  17. Activity  GROUPS

  18. KEY - Kids that are bold = the group’s location, go to this student. Directions: 1) Go to your group 2) Desk Olympics 3) Select a General

  19. KEY - Kids that are bold = the group’s location, go to this student. Directions: 1) Go to your group 2) Desk Olympics 3) Select a General

  20. KEY - BOLD = the group’s location, go to this student. Directions: 1) Go to your group 2) Desk Olympics 3) Select a General

  21. KEY - BOLD = the group’s location, go to this student. Directions: 1) Go to your group 2) Desk Olympics 3) Select a General

  22. KEY - #. BOLD = the group’s location, go to this student. Directions: 1) Go to your group 2) Desk Olympics 3) Select a General

  23. KEY - #. BOLD = the group’s location, go to this student. Directions: 1) Go to your group 2) Desk Olympics 3) Select a General

  24. Assign Roles: 1. General ***Once you have done desk olympics and assigned roles raise a hand and I will let you pick your topic***

  25. Assign Roles: 1. General ***Once you have done desk olympics and assigned roles raise a hand and I will let you pick your topic***

  26. Assign Roles: 1. General 2. Laptop Expert 3. Timekeeper 4. Rough Draft Expert ***Once you have done desk olympics and assigned roles raise a hand and I will let you pick your topic***

  27. Rubric 1. Power point – 40 points • Accuracy = 30 (get yours approved)  all facts are accurate, everything required is there • Appearance = 10  Picture represents most important reasons, uses color appropriately, spelling/grammar is good

  28. 2. Presentation – 30 points • Accuracy – 10  all facts are accurate, able to respond to questions correctly and effectively • Delivery – 10  loud enough, persuasive for judges, does not use slang/poor grammar • Participation – 10  everyone is involved and has a role in the presentation

  29. 3. Audience Participation – 30 points - Accuracy and completion – 30

  30. Additional Research • BBC Article • University of Michigan Article

  31. Rainforest Uses Clip Questions: 1) Create a list of items or products that originate in the rainforest. 2) Explain what a rubber tapper does.

  32. Possible Solutions: 1. Ecotourism – allowing people to tour the rainforest while preserving the region

  33. 2. Debt for Nature Swap - when an organization agrees to pay money that a government owes to others, IF that government agrees to protect parts of the rain forest.

  34. To Do List – Friday 1-23 1. Laptops – 2 per group Go to our site  click 4th marking period  open the powerpoint called “Deforestation in the Amazon” 2. Begin researching.  Access the additional research slide in the powerpoint. 3. Rough Draft  Work together and create a rough draft of your poster or powerpoint presentation 4. Approval - Get your rough drafts approved.

  35. Day 2 – Additional Research • http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory?id=5910892 • http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/4561189.stm# • http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=news/bizarre&id=6175023

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