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Quest 6: A Rainforest Exhibition
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A Rainforest Exhibition |
| Task: |
To work as a class in order to produce an exhibition on the rainforest |
| Time: |
At discretion of teacher |
| Materials: |
- Information
- Books
- Website access
- Teacher in role as expert consultant
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Process:
- Teacher introduces tasks and outlines component features of the proposed exhibition
- Teacher sets the following process criteria:
- Space available / location
- Time frame
- Class organization
- Access points for facts and information
- Teacher role in process
- Set time for breaking down overall task into manageable segments
- Allocate groups / pairs or individuals to specific segments
Product Success Criteria:
- The class will create and display an exhibition based on the rainforest
- The exhibition will have a title
- It will provide an interactive resource of information on:
- Where rainforests are located
- What do they provide
- What is found at the various levels
- Birdlife
- Insects
- Plants / trees
- Human activity
- Indigenous population
- What is the current problem
- Future usage
- The exhibition should provide an opportunity or facility for a response from visitors
Don't forget to play Rainforest Sounds at your exhibition, to bring the forest to your visitors.
Conclusion:
Every contributor should make a short presentation to the class describing their input and be prepared to respond to any questions raised
Development:
- Open the exhibition to as many people as possible
- Send invitations to parents to come and view the work
- Look for opportunities to move the exhibition out into a venue within the local community
Partners:
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