Prezi

Year 8,


Wow!  We are starting a new unit of work today. 

The guiding question is: How can I help change the world? Our Area of Interaction is:  Environments.  We will try to answer the question:  How can technology influence the environment?    Prezi is the tool we will use to create is a dynamic presentation to raise awareness about an environment issue.

But before we go any further let's look at the videos.

Global Warming


Biodiversity and ecosystem losses - extinction of species


Deforestation


Water Shortages


Ocean Pollution


Now, I would like to you do research and choose a topic that you would like to educate others about.

Here are 2 links to get you started:
http://www.un.org/en/globalissues/
http://www.globalissues.org/

Some companies are very worried about the environment too and have started their own campaign.  Haagen Dazs is one such company.  Check out this link which helps us learn about the plight of the honey bee: http://www.helpthehoneybees.com/ 


Year 8, we are now ready to begin documenting our project.

Let's open a Word document.
Put your name in the upper left hand corner, include your tutor group.
On the next line type the word INVESTIGATE (all caps, bold) and centre it.
On the next line type 1. Identify the Problem (bold).

Now I would like you to create a Design Brief. The Design Brief is a statement of what you are going to make, why you are going to make it, and for whom you are going to make it. This is the introduction to your project.  For more guidance CLICK  HERE.