Amazon+Rainforest+Ch12

Amazon Rainforest Chapter 12

Opener: To begin our study of the Amazon Rainforest I would like for you to do the following:
 * 1) Brainstorm, by yourself, all the words, phrases, and visuals you think of when you think of Amazon Rainforest.
 * 2) Go to Wordle
 * 3) Click on Create at the top of the site.
 * 4) Type all the words, phrases, and visuals you thought about when you brainstormed in #1.
 * 5) Click Go at the bottom of your list. BE PATIENT it will take a few moments to create your wordle.
 * 6) You may play with fonts, but we are only printing **__ONE__ BLACK AND WHITE copy, NO colors**.
 * 7) When you are satisfied with the layout and font please press print ONCE at the bottom of the page.

Project: Essential Question: //How should the resources of rainforests be used and preserved?// You and and your group will create a poster advertising for one of the following groups: Complete the following tasks with your group: >
 * Native Amazonians
 * Cattle Ranchers
 * Loggers
 * Settlers
 * 1) Identify the way of using land that is best for your group.
 * 2) On a large paper create a poster representing the views of your group.
 * Title. Create a title that declares the group you represent.
 * Symbol. Create a symbol that represents your group.
 * Words & images. Use short phrases and images to show what your group wants and why their views on land use in the rainforest are important.

Helpful websites: Spotlight Amazon Top 10 facts ScienceKids-Amazon Amazon Facts Amazon Glogster Amazon for Kids Coolearth Rainforest Facts

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