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=This wikispace has been created to accompany a program I have written based on a Stage 3 unit about Rainforests of the World which is featured in the Human Society & Its Environment Syllabus. Students will explore the effects of humans on global rainforest environments and solutions to these issues. Students will identify animals, plants and the people of a specific rainforest area from around the world. Students will be acknowledging different rainforest issues relating to different countries and will develop empathy and concern for these issues. This will be incorporated through a group work experience where the students must work together to complete a Glogster that will be used by the Save the Earth foundation on their website .The programmed activity will be formulated from two Integrated Key Learning areas (KLA's), English and HSIE. The activity will promote opportunities for students to discover unique qualities of rainforests of the world and realise that rainforests have many qualities that should be respected and valued. = =Learning Outcomes and Indicators= ENS3.5 Demonstrates an understanding of the interconnectedness between Australia and global environments and how individuals and groups can act in an ecologically responsible manner

-compares human use of an environment area with use in another area of the world eg The Daintree Rainforest of Queensland and the Hoh Rainforest of Washington, USA.

-identifies environmental issues of global significance in relation to rainforests.

-identifies solutions to environmental issues relating to rainforests.

-uses internet websites

WS3.12 Produces texts in a fluent and legible style and uses computer technology to present these effectively in a variety of ways.

-designs and organises information for a web page

-chooses appropriate graphics, sounds, movies and animations to accompany a text

=Skills= -Acquiring information from a wikispace and website links

-Creating a Glog that will be used on the 'Save the Earth' website- involvement in social and civic issues.

-Working productively in a group

=Values and Attitudes= -Develop an understanding of the human impact on the rainforests of the world.

-Develop an appreciation of the benefits of the rainforests of the world.

-Develop an understanding of the diverse flora and fauna of rainforests of the world and their importance for future generations.

-Develop the ability to make informed decisions about issues relating to the rainforests of the world.

-Develop an understanding of the interdependence of humans and the environment.

=Mandatory Content= -Communities, regions and environments in Australia and in the world -Effects of humans and natural changes on environments