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Quest 3: Rainforests And Their Importance – A Poster


 Topic Heading:  Rainforests And Their Importance - A Poster
 Task:  To design a poster, supporting rainforest conservation
 Time:  1 session minimum
 Materials:
  • Suitable for production of the poster
  • Sympathetic to the nature of the content
  • Images of rainforest creatures for inspiration [download PDF]


Process:

  • Introduce the task
  • Set the product criteria
  • Highlight availability of information / resources
  • Set the time frame
  • Set the groupings

Once in groups children should:

  • Confirm understanding of task
  • Brainstorm ideas
  • Decide on format
  • Allocate responsibilities (e.g. facilitator, resources assistant, timekeeper, illustrators, scribes)

Product:

  • The poster
  • A 2-3 minute presentation to the class to explain content and message
  • Optional: a time slot devoted to questions from teacher and peer group
  • Optional: a feedback from teachers and peers

Conclusion:

A class-based decision on how best to deploy the posters

Development:

Design posters suitable to be placed in local venues.

Partners:

Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation

 

Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation - http://savetheorangutan.org/
Borneo Orangutan Survival operates the largest primate rescue centre in the world. Watch videos from the Foundation: 
Watch A Postcard from Borneo on YouTube.
Learn about Mama Abut and her baby on SavetheOrangutan.co.uk



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