We Need This Rainforest!

Created by
Patricia Link, Coordinator
Morris County Educational Technology Training Center

Introduction | Task | Procedure | Resources | Evaluation | Conclusion

 

Introduction:
You are fighting to preserve a section of the rainforest which is scheduled to be destroyed. You know that somewhere in this portion of jungle lies the cure for the dreaded disease "wanderingeyeballitis" . Students everywhere are counting on you to determine which plant in this area holds the cure. You must find a way to stop the developers from destroying the forest so that you can develop the cure. Your job is to argue for the saving of the land.

Task:
You an your group will work to develop a "campaign" to save the rainforest. This may include PowerPoint presentations, TV commercials, websites, speeches to government agencies, going on talk shows, or any other projects approved by the teacher. Projects should include showing the value of the rainforest and giving alternate suggestions for land developers.

Procedure:
In order to create a well developed campaign to save the rainforest, you must gather as much information as you can. Before you begin your campaign, locate background information on the following:

Once you have acquired the information mentioned above, use it to develop the foundation for your project. Be sure to include FACTS, not just opinions!

Resources:
Enchanted Learning's Zoom Rainforests
Rainforest Education
Rainforest Action Network
Rainforest Alliance

Evaluation:
Your "campaigns" will be graded for creativity, effectiveness, accuracy, originality and neatness. You will receive a group grade as well as an individual grade for your separate pages. Remember, your work is a reflection of YOU! Always turn in work of which you can be proud!

Conclusion:
After completing this quest, you and your group should have developed a stronger appreciation for the rainforests, nature and the circle of life! Use your newfound knowledge to encourage others to protect our Earth!
Did you know? "Some of the medical problems solved with rainforest plants include:
a. malaria (the bark of the cinchona tree produces quinine)
b. a muscle relaxant during surgery (curare, a vine extract used by indigenous peoples to poison arrows and darts)
c. strokes, seizure, depression and Alzheimer's disease (secretions of an Amazonian frog called Phyllomedusa bicolor)"
Who knows what other wonderful things are there; just waiting for us to find them?

 

 

Created by
Patricia Link, Coordinator
Morris County Educational Technology Training Center

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