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**RAINFOREST CONSERVATION PROJECT DESCRIPTION**  DESCRIPTION:  You know that the rainforest is a dynamic, complex, and important ecosystem. So why would people want to destroy it? (I ask myself that same question every day!) In this project, you will work in a small group to explore one cause of tropical rainforest deforestation and create an informational Wikipedia page to educate your peers. You will also write a formal persuasive letter to educate a company in your industry about the importance of rainforest conservation. If you choose to allow me to mail your letter, (by bringing in an addressed, stamped envelope), you will receive extra credit.

**GRADING ****: ** You will be graded using the rubric on the following page. **You are expected to have your Wiki pge, Works Cited, and letter completed and posted on the day and time that they are due.** If your presentation is not completed and posted by the specified due date/time, you will lose ONE letter grade for every day it is late. This includes losing points on the days that we do not meet!!!

**GUIDELINES FOR CREATING YOUR PRESENTATION ** **: ** The following industries have been associated with deforestation of tropical rainforests: //LOGGING, MINING, RANCHING,// // COMMERCIAL AGRICULTURE, DAM CONSTRUCTION, COLONIZATION // //. // Please choose one of the industries listed above and create your Wikipedia page and letter using the following general guidelines. Your Wiki page **must be posted by 8:00 pm** ** of the due date to receive full credit **. Be sure to refer to the rubric for SPECIFIC requirements while completing the project.

**WHAT SHOULD MY WIKI PAGE LOOK LIKE? **  ü **Neat, organized, creative, and easy to read. **  o Use a page title and section titles o Use pictures, diagrams and captions o Limit the amount of text on your page and use appropriate size/type/color font ü **Include the following: ** o A section that describes how your industry is causing deforestation. o A section that includes at least 1 image of deforestation caused by your industry. o A section that identifies and describes how 1 company in your industry is involved in deforestation. o <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">A section that lists at least 2 animals that have been affected by deforestation caused by your industry. o <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">A section that describes at least 2 ways that WE can prevent your industry from causing deforestation. o <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">A section that describes at least 1 organization that works to save the rainforest from your industry. ü **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Include a Works Cited with at least 3 credible sources. **  o <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Resources must include: at least one website, at least one journal. o <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">You can use APA or MLA format and can create your works cited with Noodle Tools.

**<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">WHAT SHOULD MY LETTER LOOK LIKE? **  Ø **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Formal ** o <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">See an English teacher or refer to the internet for the format o <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">It should be written to a SPECIFIC company Ø **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Concerned ** o <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Express your concern for the rainforest and how the company is involved in its destruction Ø **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Educational ** o <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Educate the company about the benefits of the rainforest and its conservation o <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Suggest alternative ways that the company can be successful without causing deforestation Ø **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Persuasive ** o <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Convince the company that rainforest conservation is important with CREDIBLE facts