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Endangered - PRESENTATIONS
For your portfolio you will CREATE A SINGLE POWERPOINT PRESENTATION WITH ALL OF THE DOCUMENTS BELOW IN
IT. At the end of THE SEMESTER you will turn in the portfolio ON A CD for a final grade.

Assignment 1: Create a cover image for your animals Portfolio Due 11/7/14
Cover must have no less than the following components:
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*Your name
**Your class
*Your animals name
****Border/background design
***2 Good photos of your animal
Take up one full stage
All items starred above must
a. *animate in
b. **animate out
c. ***animate in and out
d. **** Animate but not leave the screen

Assignment 2: Animated Environment Due 11/14/14

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Create a new document.

Create the Animated Environment for your project. All images must work in sync. This must have no
less than:
Background Layout
Original IMAGES USING EITHER FIREWORKS, FLASH, PHOTOSHOP OR USING SHAPES AND
DRAWINGS IN POWERPOINT
YOUR ANIMAL adult
BABY OF Your animal
Your animal - ANY 2 otherS
Your Logo - Animated
Background environment image
At least 5 images or environmental items (trees, shells, bushes, coral, roads, etc.) that your
animal will negotiate around in the scene. Your animal must go behind some and in front of
others.
Original images to create much of your scene (you draw)
At least 6 other animals that would react to your animal and that your animal would react
from in the animation.

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Assignment 3: Index Due 11/14/14

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Create a new document.

Create the index slide(S) for your project
Title: YOUR ANIMAL NAMEENDANGERED INDEX
Background environment image
Titles: WHAT THE NAMES OF EACH ASSIGNMENT IS
Create buttons that move to specific topics/assignments hyperlink to specific slides (hint you must
have the titles for each assignment made prior to adding the hyperlink or you will do it again.
Your buttons must all be the same size
Your buttons must have an image on them
You must create a single set of page buttons that you will use on each page. At a minimum you must
have the following buttons on each slide (they will need to be small and they must match your
designs:

Set up the index to include all of the following documents (list the assignment not the assignment
number). You will return to this document to update it prior to turning in your project. Assignments
may be added or removed
Insert the page numbers as each document is completed

Assignment 4: Endangered Data Due 11/13/14

Create a Word document and insert the following information on it. Research your
animal to answer the following general and specific questions. We will create the living
portion of this document later. In your own words answer the questions below.
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Find 10 Quality websites that specialize in your endangered animal and are from reliable
organizations
o Copy the URL for the site
o Justify why that site is reputable
Find 3 Non Reputable websites specializing in your animal
o Copy the URL for the site
o Justify why they are not reputable
1. What is one major reason that we study endangered species?
2. How are endangered/threatened species determined?
3. What did you learn about the status of species worldwide?
4. What is the Endangered Species Act and why is it necessary?
5. What is the difference in the terminology of threatened, endangered, and extinct? Give
examples of species from each category.
6. What are the consequences of species loss?

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- 1. What are some conservation groups that focus on conserving biodiversity?
- 2. What does it mean to be a steward of the environment?
- 3. How does this activity relate to species conservation and stewardship?
Generically: Is species extinction a serious threat or natural, inevitable process?
Specifically for your animal: Is species extinction a serious threat or natural, inevitable process?

o Is global warming a threat to plant and animal species?

o Does saving endangered species positively or negatively impact economic prosperity?
o Should special interests be allowed to interfere with endangered species protections?
Summarize the reason for decline for your animal. Can this be reversed? How long would it take?
Summarize the action plan for recovery of your species

- Using your animal show the food web, identify the:

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a. producers
b. consumers
c. herbivores
d. omnivores
e. carnivores
f. top carnivores
g. Mutalistic interactions
h. Predator-prey interactions

For your animal:

Describe the Current status of the animal

Life history
Natural habitat
Past and present range
Reasons for decline
Approach to recovery
Issues associated with recovery
Continued threats to species

Assignment 5: Maps
1. Find 4 Maps: World Map, Continent Map, Country Map, and one other map (it may repeat one of the
other maps if the location is completely (they are found on different contents, countries, etc. )

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2. Identify where on earth your animal can be found you will be marking these locations in a live map. (To
be demonstrated soon) ALL the locations your animal can be found in the wild. Locate 4 other locations
your animal can be found in the world. Mark the major cities and populations in each area.

Assignment 6: Road Trip Endangered Animal Habitat

Road Trip Endangered Animal Habitat
Plan and take a road trip through your Endangered Animals habitat
In this activity, you will learn about various countries, towns, cities, and places of interest by planning and taking a twoweek road trip to see your animal in the wild. You will be using this country to complete your portfolio this year.
Choose 3 locations that you would like investigate where your animal is found

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Ms. Lewis Approval: ___________________________________________________
Create a folder inside the class folder on the student common: M drive on the server. Select the file Vickie.lewis. Go
into Classes. Select your class period. Select the share folder. Select the class that you are in. Create a folder in this class
with your name; Vickie_lewis . Go inside this folder and create a folder that is called; portfolio_firstname_lastname .
Save this assignment as; first_last_assignmentname . You can find the assignment name at the top of the page on any
assignment directions. All assignments are to be named this way.

Step 1
Plan and map your route
On the Internet, research the geography of the approved country you have chosen. Use the internet to help you identify
places you might want to visit, how you might take a trip there, the differences among areas, etc. For example, you can
visit the official Web site of your country, use an online encyclopedia, use the Geography link on the netcountry.com Web
site http://www.netcountry.com/countrys/index.html, or type locations in a search engine to help you identify the places
that fit the lesson and interest you.
Make a Microsoft Word document that lists places you want to visit. Check to make sure that the locations you have entered
include:

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All of the countries that your animal is found in

In the countries your animal is found in find:
One or more major cities with populations of 1,000,000+ (if the country you choose has one)
One or more cities with population between 500,000 and 999,999 (if the country you choose has one)

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o The location where the majority of your animals numbers are found
o Two other major areas where your animal can be found
o The country capital
o The area where major research is happening to save the animal
Four or more other areas of geographical interest within the country. Look for places beyond the familiar tourist
attractions, for example, an old growth forest, a historic site like an abandoned mining town, the geographic center, the
highest peak, and so on. If you do choose a familiar attraction, research its history or try to find unusual information
about it.
Show your printed list to Ms. Lewis and get her signature to continue below by (date)__________________________
Ms. Lewis Signature: _____________________________________
Open Bing maps (http://www.bing.com/maps/). Click the Route Planner icon on the bottom left of the page and then enter
the locations you wish to visit and plan the route you wish to take.
If you have problems with Bing maps use a different site to create your route you can create your own map by locating
each of the locations from above and then marking each point on the map.
On your route, calculate the miles between locations. You will need the number of miles between locations for your
postcards.
Calculate how many hours and/or days you plan to stay at each location.
If you want, you can customize your map by using the My places editor to draw special route lines on your map, mark and
color different areas (red for historical, green for natural, and so on), and so on.
Save your map and route plan.

Assignment 7: Business Cards - Endangered

Business Cards- Endangered

To make business cards, follow these basic steps
a. Choose one of the following options, based on the resources you have available:
Open a new document and insert 2 columns and 4 rows. Space the columns and rows out to be
3.5" columns and 2" rows.
b. Compose text and add images to one of the business card rectangles. In addition to clip art, use Word to
make fancier versions of some of the words on their cards
c. Once you have the card composed copy the contents of the first cell in the table, and paste it to the
additional seven cells in the document. The eight cards should fit on one sheet of 8.5" by 11" paper.
d. Your cards must have:
Your Name
Your Endangered Organizations company name
Company website address
Address
Logo
Slogan or Tag Line
Good Design well laid out
Well thought out

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Assignment 8: Logo

Endangered Organization Logo and Promotion!

Promote your Organization

Student: ...........................................................................Class: ............................ Teacher: ........................................................................ Due date: .................................

Part of the cost and energy associated with managing an endangered organization is the need to communicate with
people customers, clients, suppliers and the general public. People relate more efficiently to a business that has a
distinct and easily recognisable identity in the marketplace for example, by its logo, sign or stationery.

Instructions for Logo

Imagine that you are the CEO of your Endangered Animals organization, which you want to promote. To do this, you
need to develop a business logo and slogan. These will appear on all your stationery and on all promotional products
associated with your business. To be most effective, your logo and slogan should communicate an immediate message
about the type of business it is, and the services it offers.

Your logo should be created in Microsoft Word and it must have the following:
1. The name of the organization
2. Good color design to be able to make all of the following using the same design
- a one color - multi shade design
- the same design but in black and white
- the same design but full color
3. A background that is made from 3 or more shapes
4. An image of your animal (may be animated/vector style or real)
5. Looks good in all of the following sizes:
- 1" x 1"
- 2" x 2"
-.5" x .5"
6. Create one document that has the 9 files on it (3 colors each in 3 sizes)
7. Group the logo together so it can be duplicated and adjusted

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Assignment 9: T-Shirt and Organization Products

Instructions for T-Shirt
Using your design from the logo create the front pocket design and back of shirt design for your organization.
At a minimum designs must have the following items:
1. logo
2. address
3. phone number
4. Image
5. Tag Line (slogan) - this must be unique

After having designed your logo, slogan, and t-shirt choose at least three of the following suggestions to display these
on. Create word documents that show how the objects would feature your logo and slogan in Microsoft Word though
it may be easier to do so by hand drawing your image first and then creating them in Microsoft Word. Remember that
the way you represent your logo and slogan (colors and design) must always be the same on all business and
promotional items.

Hat or cap
Backpack
Cup
Pen

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Assignment 10: Impact Letter

Impact Letter
Impact Letter

(100 points)

Due Date: _________________

Rough Draft Due Date: ___________ (Rough Draft May Be Hand Written) (50 points)
1. For this project you will turn in 3 items: a letter that is formatted as stated in the top paragraph, a letter that is
formatted without the header and page number, and a properly addressed and stamped envelope. It is your
responsibility to get the envelope your project is not turned in without it.
2. Write a letter that requests information on your topic. You may choose more than one organization and do a
second letter for extra credit. In your letter you should tell them who you are, why you are requesting the
information (not because I am making you), what you are going to do with the information, and ask at least 23 questions about your topic. A company will be far more likely to send information if you seem very
interested.
3. Go on the Internet and find the address for the company. It is important that you find the address for
someone that will be able to help you going to far over a persons head or below a persons head. Look for
the customer service address if you can find it, as they will be the most likely to be able to help you. Make sure
you thank them for their time and efforts to help you.
Use the section on letter writing to follow the proper formatting techniques for your letter. The components you must
have are as follows: date, salutation, company address, your address, main paragraph, body paragraph, conclusion
paragraph, closing, signature, and printed name. Make sure you are formatting the letter as seen in the book including
margins, spacing, etc. This is imperative on a formal letter.

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All Projects must have (unless otherwise noted or the format designates otherwise):
1. Header with your name, class, project name and number, due date
2. Page numbers Lower right corner
3. 12 point font Times New Roman
4. 1 1/2 spacing
5. Margins set to 3/4 on all 4 sides of the page
6. Spelling and Grammar checked (major deductions for spelling and grammar errors)
Turned in on time late projects not accepted (not even with a coupon)

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Assignment 12: Acrostic Poem

1. List the name of your animal on the page You must have an animal name with no less than 8
characters
2. Find 3 words for each letter of the animal that describe the animal, the animals plight, or something
that is being done to save them (think dictionary and thesaurus)
3. Create an image behind the poem using photos or clipart of the animal

Assignment 14: Twenty Facts about Your Animal

1. Find 20 Major Facts about your animal
2. Write the fact in a Word document and the importance of the information

Assignment 15: You Are the Difference Poster

Assignment 16: Population Charts

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Data Sheet: ALL Endangered Species

Complete the following THINK questions prior to turning on a computer or talking to the person next to you. When
you have them filled in on your paper Complete the RESEARCH questions below. This Data Sheet is referencing all
animals worldwide.
THINK Endangered

What 5 things contribute the most to animals becoming extinct or endangered?

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List 5 things you know about endangered animals (Not what animals are endangered)
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What country do you think has the most endangered species?

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Why?
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What continent has the most endangered animals?

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Why?
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What continent has the least endangered animals?

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What continent has had the most animals become extinct over the past 200 years?
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Why?
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RESEARCH DEFINITIONS

Define the following terms. List the website(S) you found the definitions from.
Extinct:
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Extinct in the Wild:
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Critically Endangered:
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Endangered:
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Vulnerable:
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Near Threatened:
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Least Concern:
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Data Deficient:
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Not Evaluated:
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Twenty Facts about Your Animal

List 20 facts about the animal you chose.

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