OverviewA number of South American countries are considering changing their policies regarding the cutting down of trees in the rain forests found within their borders. They have asked a number of experts in different areas to share information with them. From the information they gather, each country will be forming its own policy. The final policy will either allow, no cutting, some cutting, or complete cutting.
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Day 1Today you will be looking into what photosynthesis is. Create a definition using your own words of what photosynthesis is.
Under Exploration, you will find a list of some websites to start your search. Under DEAR, you will find the two articles that you will read during DEAR time. Read them carefully, they may provide extra information that you and your group may need for your final product. |
Day 2Today you will create a flowchart that demonstrates the inputs and outputs of photosynthesis based upon trees in the South American rainforests.
Under Exploration, you will find a list of some websites to start your search. Under DEAR, you will find the two articles that you will read during DEAR time. Read them carefully, they may provide extra information that you and your group may need for your final product. |
Day 3Today you will be researching the different types of trees there are in the South American rainforests.
Under Exploration, you will find a list of some websites to start your search. Under DEAR, you will find the two articles that you will read during DEAR time. Read them carefully, they may provide extra information that you and your group may need for your final product. |
Day 4Today you will be creating an infograph that visually explains the role trees of the rainforst play in the global carbon cycle through photosynthesis.
Under Exploration, you will find a list of some websites to start your search. Under DEAR, you will find the two articles that you will read during DEAR time. Read them carefully, they may provide extra information that you and your group may need for your final product. |
Day 5Today you will research about one type of tree that grows within a South American rainforest.
Under Exploration, you will find a list of some websites to start your search. Under DEAR, you will find the two articles that you will read during DEAR time. Read them carefully, they may provide extra information that you and your group may need for your final product. |
Day 6Today you will create a drawing of a type of tree that grows within a South American rainforest.
Under Exploration, you will find a list of some websites to start your search. Under DEAR, you will find the two articles that you will read during DEAR time. Read them carefully, they may provide extra information that you and your group may need for your final product. |
Day 7Today you will create a presentation about photosynthesis and the South American rainforests.
Under Exploration, you will find a list of some websites to start your search. Under DEAR, you will find the two articles that you will read during DEAR time. Read them carefully, they may provide extra information that you and your group may need for your final product. |
Day 8Today you will present your research.
Under DEAR, you will find the two articles that you will read during DEAR time. Read them carefully, they may provide extra information that you and your group may need for your final product. |