Assignment+Requirements

Year 7 Geography Rainforest Assignment Due: Tuesday 15th December, week 6 Weighting : 20% of end of year marks. Format: A multimedia presentation accompanied by an 8-10 minute talk. This may be presented live to the class or videoed. You will post a link to your work on this wiki site with the accompanying speech (written or recorded). The presentation may include pictures, charts, graphs, video, sound or whatever you wish but must include any references to who or where you sourced your information. Requirements Each of you are to submit an individual 8-10 minute presentation covering the 3 points below. You may include examples from rainforests any where in the world but must also refer to Australian examples. You are also required to refer to and use the ISP model when working through the information search process to develop your information literacy skills. You are to find, organise and present information on the these three areas:
 * 1) What is the significance of rainforests and why are they important? Give examples.
 * 2) Why do rainforests need to be protected and how are they being threatened? Give examples.
 * 3) What can be done to preserve rainforests? Give examples.
 * You are also required to post questions and comments on the discussion page of the wiki. Comments can be about the resources you have used and how they have helped you or your research process. You are encouraged to share your discoveries through online collaboration with your classmates and teachers.