Biomes+of+the+World

Now that you've got the basics on the planet's biomes (or at least you do if you've done the reading), now is your chance to learn about a specific biome in depth.


 * Your Role:** A jet-set travel writer who seeks adventure in the most remote corners of the globe, as well as in the wild areas close to home.
 * Your Audience:** The general public - people looking to travel to places for the first time, and are seeking comprehensive information about travel destinations.
 * Your Format:** A travel brochure, booklet, program, or poster designed to attract potential travelers/customers.
 * Your Topic:** One biome, assigned to you and your partner by Mr. Holloway.

__In order to attract customers, you must do the following:__
 * **"Sell" your biome** - make it sound exciting and interesting. Remember, extreme can be interesting to, especially to thrill seekers. Consider the type of person who would be interested in traveling to your biome (families, SCUBA divers, photographers, hikers, nature lovers, thrill-seekers, scientists, etc.) and target that particular audience.
 * **Give your customers valuable info, but don't overwhelm them** - use a combination of formats: short written passages, lists, pictures, statistics, etc. Long paragraphs don't work well on brochures...
 * **Educate your customers** - give them information that will help them to understand, navigate, and be safe in this biome.
 * Where is this biome, and how expansive is it?
 * If this biome exists on multiple continents, what differences exist between continents?
 * What kinds of plants and animals can they expect to see?
 * How should they dress for each season?
 * Are there any dangers they should know about?
 * What kinds of people live in or near this biome?
 * What else should we know? Give your customers some interesting facts too!
 * **Be creative!** Find your own voice as a travel writer, and make something that looks flashy - so that someone will want to pick it up and read it.
 * **Include a "For more information, please visit..." section** - this will be your list of references.
 * **Bonus credit** - offered if you include a description of the treats to this biome, as well as how humans are involved in both causing and fixing these threats.

__More on format:__
 * Please, no PowerPoint - find another way to present your information.
 * Brochures should be double-sided (or two pieces of paper glued together). Programs and booklets - like 2 sheets of paper folded in half and stapled down the middle - should not be more than, well, 2 sheets of paper. Posters can be of various sizes, but should be large enough to see from about 10 feet away.
 * If you have a creative idea for a different format, please let Mr. Holloway know... he might just say yes!

__Group Assignments:__ Tropical Rain Forest: --> Gus and Ashley Tropical Grasslands / Savanna: -> Logan and Trent Temperate Rain Forest: ---> Matt and Carla Temperate Grassland / Prairie / Pampas: Tory and Emma Deciduous Forest: --> Steven and Isaiah Desert: -> Alex and Kimy Tundra: > River and Madeline Boreal Forest / Taiga: --> Justin and Brianna Estuaries: -> Garrett and Blake Wetlands: -> Stue and Spencer Oceans: ---> Tristan and Kayla

YOUR FINAL PRODUCT WILL BE DUE AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS ON THURSDAY, //**11 / 04 / 2010**//

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