In this task you will be creating a creative and informative PowerPoint presentation about a landscape in the world, using the template provided.
You will choose ONE landscape to research and a specific example of that landscape outside Australia.
You will investigate:
background information on this landscape
a threat to the landscape and propose a solution to this threat
You will also write and answer at least three questions about your landscape and research to find answers to these questions.
Finally, you will answer reflection questions and include a bibliography with the sources you have used in your research.
Books on landscapes and threats to landscapes can be found in the Geography section (910 -920), the Biology Section (577) and Environmental Issues (363).
Droughts
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Table of contents:
What is a drought? -- The impacts of drought -- In town and country -- Droughts of the past -- Heat waves -- Europe 1975-1976 -- Wind and dust -- Dust Bowl -- Measuring drought -- Seasons and cycles -- On the Great Plains -- Wildfires -- Deforestation -- Along the Amazon -- Desertification -- In the Sahel -- Famine -- Crisis in Africa -- Australia’s epic drought -- Living with drought.
Climate change
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Contents: Introduction: the changing weather -- A history of climate change -- What is causing global warming? -- The effects of climate change -- Transport emissions -- What we eat -- Producing electricity in Australia -- Alternative energy: Solar power -- Alternative energy: Wind power -- Alternative energy: Hydro power -- Is nuclear the answer? -- Profile: Dominique La Fontaine -- You and me -- Further information -- Glossary -- Index.
Grassland Biomes
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This volume in the Greenwood Guides to Biomes of the World covers grasslands, those biomes the cover vast areas of the landmass of earth. It covers the two major types of grassland biomes: the temperate grasslands (such as the North American prairie), and the tropical grassland (e.g. the African savanna), examining all aspects that define these biomes: Vegetation, Geographical Distribution, Soil, Challenges posed by the environment, Adaptation of the plants and animals to the environment, Conservation efforts Maps, photos, diagrams, drawings, and tables accompany the text, as do sidebars that highlight habitats, species, and ecological relationships.
Living in the Amazon rainforest
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Table of contents includes: The Yanomami -- Life in the forst -- Life in the community -- A Yanomami hosue -- Daily life -- Yanomami food -- Going hunting -- Clothes and dressing up -- Learning and leisure -- Yanomami beliefs -- Ceremonies and dances -- Under threat -- Could you be a Yanomami?
Great Barrier Reef
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Tropical Forests
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Tropical forests are the most diverse and complex of the world’s ecosystems. They are also among the most vulnerable and threatened habitats on Earth. Their value to humanity is immense through their influence on the atmosphere and global climate. Tropical Forests explores the great biodiversity of forests, from microbes to mammals, as well as the adaptations of organisms to their environment and to the other species surrounding them. The interactions between organisms and their physical surroundings are examined, as are the processes linking the two into an integrated ecosystem.
This accessible book portrays the importance of tropical forests with a balance of factual accuracy and a sense of wonder. The chapters are arranged in a logical structure, beginning with the physical setting, including the geography, geology, and climatic conditions of tropical forests. Diagrams, full-color photographs and illustrations, and informative sidebars highlight the function, value, and sheer beauty of this remarkable ecosystem.
World Book Online is a great starting point and can provide you with an overview of your chosen topic. It can be accessed through the college Portal.
When designing presentation slides, it is important to find a balance between keeping the interest of your audience and maintaining their attention, while not distracting them from your key message.
Use the tips below to help design effective presentation slides:
When searching for savannah keep in mind that savanna is the usual spelling in American English, while savannah is preferred in all the other main varieties of English. If you're using an American database or search engine try savanna without the h.
Use the search tab in National Geographic to search for your chosen landscape. They have a great video series called 101 on each landscape too. See the examples below.
