1. Objective (READ) SWBAT identify solutions for limiting deforestation in the Amazon rainforest.

1. 1. Objective (READ) SWBAT identify solutions for limiting deforestation in the Amazon rainforest. 2. Question of the Day. (TURN OBJECTIVE INTO A QUESTION) 3. Warm-up (ANSWER) 1. Explain the two phrases below in your own words: A. Preserving the rainforest. B. Economically developing the rainforest.

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

3. Latin America Warm-ups What are solutions for limiting deforestation in the Amazon rainforest ? A. Preserving the rainforest = stopping deforestation. B. Economically developing the rainforest = harvesting the natural resources.

4. Table of Contents 1. Find the next available fresh page after your warm-ups, title it Deforestation.

5. Rainforest – Solutions

6. Possible Solutions: 1. Ecotourism – allowing people to tour the rainforest - Preserves the rainforest

7. 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 rainforest. Debt for Nature Swap Task: Directions – record the sentences below and fill in the blanks as you watch the next few slides. A. In debt for nature swap, Brazil gets __________ from __________ to use for their __________. B. In return, they must __________ areas of the rainforest.

8. BRAZIL Government has this much money They owe this much money DEBT FOR NATURE SWAP EXAMPLE DEBT

9. INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS DEBT

10. DEBT

11. DEBT DECREASES

12. AMAZON RAINFOREST = newly protected land In return, Brazil must protect lands from deforestation.

13. Debt for Nature Swap Task: Directions – record the sentences below and fill in the blanks as you watch the next few slides. A. In debt for nature swap, Brazil gets __________ from __________ to use for their __________. B. In return, they must __________ areas of the rainforest. Word Bank: debt, protect, international organizations, money

14. Debt for Nature Swap Task: ANSWERS: A. In debt for nature swap, Brazil gets MONEY from INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS to use for their DEBT. B. In return, they must PROTECT areas of the rainforest.

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

16. 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?

17. 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

18. 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

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

20. Poster Requirements • Each poster/power point must have: 1. Slide 1: Title – your group’s profession and students’ names 2. Info - A. Slide 2: Key Question  Are you for or against rainforest destruction? B. Slides 3, 4, and 5: - At least 3 reasons that support your position (the more the better) - Explanation for each reason - Pictures – include at least two pictures to represent your position.

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

22. 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.

23. Groups • There are seven groups. After I put up the groups: 1. Go to your group’s location. 2. Desk Olympics 3. Elect a General, Recorder, and Materials Specialist.

24. Activity  GROUPS

32. To Do List – Friday 1-23 1. Rough Draft  Work together and create a rough draft of your poster or powerpoint presentation.  Use the small slips and your notes to complete your rough draft.  Access the additional research slide in the powerpoint if you need to. 2. Approval - Get your rough drafts approved. 3. Final Product  Your poster or powerpoint is due Monday  You will only have 10 minutes on Monday to practice your presentation

33. Poster Requirements • Each poster must have: 1. Title – your group’s profession and students’ names 2. Bullets - An explanation of your profession’s position: A. Key Question  Are you for or against rainforest destruction? B. At least 3 reasons that support your position (the more the better) C. Explanation for each reason 3. Pictures – include at least two pictures to represent your position.

34. 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