The Floor of the Rainforest in the Pacific Northwest

Project Guidelines

Each student will choose a position on logging or concervation of the rainforest, and be prepared to debate the issue. Use the database above to make a concept map to support your position on logging or conservation of the rainforest. Use WORD to write a detailed paragraph that supports your position, and include at least two higher order questions from the database. You will use PowerPoint, a webpage, or a poster to visually support your position during the debate. Be sure to include a few photos, a drawing, and carefully cite all of your references.

Higher order questions require students to reflect upon the data that has been collected and ask questions that may require more research. An example based upon the database above might be:

"What impact would logging (cutting down timber trees) have on the environment?"

"Which animals or insects use trees for shelter?"

Our Forests. America's Last Great Rainforest Under Assault.
http://www.ourforests.org/places/tongass_timber_sales.pdf
(Available 2003-6-12)

National Park Service, Olympic National Park, http://www.nps.gov/olym, available (6-8-03)

Oregon State University, Lichenland, http://mgd.nacse.org/hyperSQL/lichen_tech, available (6-8-03)

Lake Quinault Lodge courtesy of ARAMARK under permit of US Forest Service, Temperate Rainforest, http://www.visitlakequinault.com/temperate_rainforest, available (6-8-03)

NBII, Pacific Northwest Forest Plan, http://pnwin.nbii.gov.nwfp.shtml, available (6-8-03)