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.

Latin America Warm-ups

Date Question of the Day

Warm-up

1/8 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

Latin America Warm-ups

Date Question of the Day

Warm-up

1/11 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.

Table of ContentsDate Title Lesson #

12/11 Modern Russia 45

**LATIN AMERICA UNIT**

1/6 Cover Page 46

1/7 Physical Geography 47

1/8 Deforestation 48

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

Rainforest – Solutions

Possible Solutions:1. Ecotourism – allowing people to tour the

rainforest- Preserves the rainforest

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.

Government has this much money

They owe this much money

DEBT

BRAZIL

INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

DEBT

DEBT

DEBT DECREASES

AMAZON RAINFORESTIn return, Brazil must protect lands from deforestation.

= newly protected land

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

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.

Rainforest Uses

Clip Questions:

1) Create a list of items or products that originate in the rainforest.

2) Explain what a rubber tapper does.

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?

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

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

3. Audience Participation – 30 points

- Accuracy and completion – 30

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.

Additional Research

• BBC Article

• University of Michigan Article

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.

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.

Conversation Yes, whisper, to YOUR GROUP, be on task

Help Orso, notebook, text, group members

Activity Creating products

Movement Yes, to get with group, desk olympics

No, use hand signals after seated

Participation Right = whispering, working, helping

Wrong = talking to other groups, not participating, not helping

Activity GROUPS

Team 1

Saber

Collette

Omar

Team 2

Yasmin A.

Zach

Andy

Team 3

Ivette

Ricardo

Hannah

Team 4

Chris

Thomas

Sam

Connie

Team 5

EmilyBrian

Ali

Team 6

Mario

Sarah

Yasman W.

Team 7

Rade

Sharon

Jazzelle

Team 1

Phil

Andrew

Eloy

Patryck

Team 2

Shay

Ashlee

Jennifer

Team 3

Tray

Marquise

Debbie

Nancy

Team 4

Trevor

Karen

Terrance

Team 5

Breann

Lidia

Jon

Team 6

Anthony

Vanessa

Alex

Brittany

Team 7

Michelle

Tracy

Austin

Team 1

Brian

Team 2

Brianna

Team 3

Priscilla

Team 4

Norma

Team 5

Akera S.

Team 6

Lizbeth

Team 7

Mark

Team 1

Brian

Karen

Laquisha

James

Team 2

Brianna

Daisy

Eric

Aaron

Yessenia

Team 3

Priscilla

Flores

Nathan

John

Gerardo

Team 4

Norma

Jose

Tambitha

Emanuel

Traci

Team 5

Akera S.

Akira B.

Joey

Melissa

Team 6

Lizbeth

Kylon

Darmarkis

Travone

Team 7

Mark

Israel

Jordan

Chris

Team 1

Lukes

Jessie

Jenny

Jeramee

Anthony

Team 2

Alexis

Ricky

Jennifer

Anfernee

Jessica

Team 3

Chris B.

Edwin

Kevin

Wendy

Team 4

Anibal

Kelly

Luigi

Jon

Team 5

Pena

Jose

Ochoa

Kristin

Team 6

Makeda

Colin

Fateema

Walter

Team 7

Rudi

Corey

Shelton

Chris S.

Amber

Team 1

Tran

Team 2

Sandra

Team 3

Dillard

Team 4

Victor

Team 5

Jared

Team 6

Tex

Team 7

Mahdeya

Team 1

Tran

Baylee

Renee

Rodriguez

Team 2

Sandra

Breseida

Tlha

Andrew

Team 3

Dillard

Paola

Kathleen

Team 4

Victor

Aundrea

Ana

Leontios

Team 5

Jared

Delmy

Xiamara

Ashley

Team 6

Tex

Jessica

Allison

Team 7

Mahdeya

Barbie

Reese

To Do List – Friday 1-231. 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

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.

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