Project 1: Rainforests
General
Information
Project
Overview
Goals of the Project:
- Find out first hand information about the
rainforest.
- Compare animal life and climate with Newfoundland.
- Develop an understanding of culture
Descriptive Summary:
- Be paired with an age appropriate class located near
a Rainforest.
- Communicate in English through E-Mail - exchange
information.
Internet Links:
- E-Mail
- Search the Web
- Partner with other Schools in Rainforest areas
Other Information:
- This project was started in Grade 3 (1995-96)
(Rainforest Theme). We hope to expand on this theme by
using Internet.
Curriculum
Connections
- Language
- Science
- Social Studies
- Art
Learning
Outcomes
- Better communication skills.
- Learn (netiquette) how to communicate through E-Mail.
- Letter writing.
- To understand the value of rainforests.
- To understand how the rainforests affect us in
Newfoundland.
Resource
Connections
- Videotape on Rainforest.
- Encarta CD Rom
- Dangerous Animals (CD Rom)
- Library Books
- Use of Insect Specialists (Dept of Forestry)
Evaluation
- Classroom Observation.
- Compile Class Log (re: E-Mail)
- Children’s Responses.
- Post-test.
- Survey of Students on what they liked about the
project.
- Review of Objectives and Outcomes
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