Thursday, November 30, 2017

Rain Forest Conference

We will hold the conference Monday and Tuesday, 12/4&5.


Grade Breakdown (Major Grade)

20 points - Individual: Your personal responses to the proposals on 5G are thorough, specific and reflect the interests of your group.

10 points - Group: Group Banner has a large, clear name of interest group, catchy and appropriate slogan, visual symbol

15 points - Individual: First draft of your group introduction* for the conference

25 points - Group: participation in the conference: each group presents a united voice that represents the interests and goals of their particular group; discussions are respectful and backed up with logical reasons and legitimate facts. Each member of the group participates in the discussion.

30 points - Individual: Specific, thoughtful reflection on the conference and your learning



*Introduction should include:


  • which interest group you represent
  • who you think is to blame for the conflict in the rain-forest
  • how you think the rain-forest should be used
  • what the elements (slogan, symbol) of your banner represent