Bravo Kids

Grade 5

Mrs. Bodmer, Annunciation
Adapted S Mackey

Introduction

Behind your home a new sub-division is in the planning stages.  There is a beautiful swamp, which you do not want to be destroyed.  Make a presentation about the importance of the wetlands and why they should be preserved.  Once you have explored all the different areas of the wetlands come up with reasons why your swamp should be preserved. Your presentation could save your swamp!!!

    Task

Working with a partner, put together a multi-media presentation (using PowerPoint) to persuade the town council to put a halt to the proposed development. You will need to gather and share information about wetlands so that you can save your swamp.  Make sure that you explain about the different kinds of wetlands, the plant life in each, the animal life in each, and why the wetlands need to be preserved.

    Process

The following information should be included in your multi-media presentation:

Step #1 Divide up the workload. Each group member will be responsible for creating a concept map using Inspiration or Kidspiration. Place these in your groups shared folder.

1. Tell what a wetland is.  List 5 facts about a wetland.
2. List four types of wetlands and tell three facts about each kind.
3. List 5 different kinds of plant life that live in the wetlands and include pictures.
4. List 5 creatures that live in the wetlands and include pictures.
5. Tell 2 reasons why preserving a wetland is important.
6. Tell why a wetland is important to the ecosystem.
7. What are 2 ways you can help preserve the wetlands?

Step #2

Share your information

Step #3 Create your PowerPoint presentation. Create a number of slides and combine them with your partner to make an effective presentation.