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Quest 4: Biodiversity And Its Importance – A Poster


 

 Topic Heading:  Biodiversity And Its Importance - A Poster
 Task:  To design a poster which explains biodiversity in the rainforest and why it is an important issue
 Time:  1 session minimum
 Materials:


  • Suitable for the production of the poster
  • Sympathetic to the nature of its content
  • Information on the plant, insect, animal life etc, found in the rainforest
  • Images of rainforest creatures for inspiration [download PDF]


Process:

  • Introduce the task
  • Set the production criteria
  • Highlight availability of information and resources
  • Set the time frame
  • Set the groupings

Once in groups children should:

  • Confirm understanding of task
  • Brainstorm ideas
  • Decide a format
  • Allocate responsibilities

Product:

  • The poster
  • A 2-3 minute presentation to the class explain content and message
  • A forum time in order to respond to questions
  • A proposal where the poster could be displayed in order to achieve maximum impact

Conclusion:

A feedback from each group on:

  • Positive response to the product
  • What we found interesting about it
  • A construction suggestion for improvement

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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