Rainforest Solutions

Rainforest UsesClip Questions: 1) Create a list of items or products that originate in the rainforest.

2) Explain what a rubber tapper does.

Possible Solutions:1. Ecotourism allowing people to tour the rainforest while preserving the region

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 rain forest.

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.

DEBT

INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONSDEBT

DEBT

DEBT DECREASES

In return, Brazil must protect lands from deforestation.

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.

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 RequirementsEach poster must have:1. Title your groups profession and students names

2. Bullets - An explanation of your professions 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