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Save The Tapir Webquest

Introduction

            You are a zoologist. You have to save the tapir from extinction by informing the public on how to save this animal.

Task

            You must prepare a poster to inform the public about saving the tapir from extinction. Display your poster at schools, shopping complexs, zoos and national parks.

Process

1. Design a poster
2. Search for pictures and informations on tapirs and how to save tapir from extinction from the websites given and others resources (books, magazines, newspapers, etc)
3. Complete the posters with pictures and texts
4. Include other informations for your readers
5. Cite all resources
6. Use the poster evaluation tool to guide you
7. Display your posters at schools, shopping complexs, zoos and national parks

Resources

1. http://savetapirs.org/
2. http://www.tapirback.com/
3. www.tapirs.org

Evaluation

       Use the evaluation tools to evaluate the poster.

CATEGORY		4	3	2	1
Required Elements		The poster includes all required elements as well as additional information.	All required elements are included on the poster.	All but 1 of the required elements are included on the poster.	Several required elements were missing.
Labels		All items of importance on the poster are clearly labeled with labels that can be read from at least 3 ft. away.	Almost all items of importance on the poster are clearly labeled with labels that can be read from at least 3 ft. away.	Many items of importance on the poster are clearly labeled with labels that can be read from at least 3 ft. away.	Labels are too small to view OR no important items were labeled.
Graphics - Relevance		All graphics are related to the topic and make it easier to understand. All borrowed graphics have a source citation.	All graphics are related to the topic and most make it easier to understand. Some borrowed graphics have a source citation.	All graphics relate to the topic. One or two borrowed graphics have a source citation.	Graphics do not relate to the topic OR several borrowed graphics do not have a source citation.
Attractiveness		The poster is exceptionally attractive in terms of design, layout, and neatness.	The poster is attractive in terms of design, layout and neatness.	The poster is acceptably attractive though it may be a bit messy.	The poster is distractingly messy or very poorly designed. It is not attractive.
Grammar		There are no grammatical/mechanical mistakes on the poster.	There are 1-2 grammatical/mechanical mistakes on the poster.	There are 3-4 grammatical/mechanical mistakes on the poster.	There are more than 4 grammatical/mechanical mistakes on the poster.
	Date Created: 2003-07-28 Copyright © 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997 ALTec, the University of Kansas

Conclusion

Display your posters at schools, shopping complexs, zoos and national parks.

Poster