Conservation: Determining the Future of Our Land Through Debate

Focus

By the end of this activity you will be able to propose and compare options when making decisions or taking action analyze costs and benefits of alternative choices related to a community problem design, implement, and assess detailed courses of action to address global problems or issues

Find and Filter

You will be separated into groups of two to gather information about each of the stakeholders. Go to the Great Debate Background Sheet to find out what you client you will be representing in the Great Debate. Go to Activity Sheet A to find out about the District of Metchosin and Marine Protected Areas. Once you have located your client, use Activity Sheet B and the suggested links on the stakeholders webpages to gather information about your client and their needs. Answering the activity sheet questions will prepare you for your debate.

Communicate

You will represent your client at the Great Debate, which will determine the outcome of William Head. Dress the part! Come in clothing that is typical wear for your client. For instance, MegaBucks Inc. people should be wearing office clothing. Fishers may wear fishing tackle and hats etc. You will have a limited amount of time and pictures are worth a thousand words, so use them in your presentation. You will be expected to present your information using poster boards, Powerpoint or another presentation format. Take pictures from the websites you have visited to highlight your presentation and make it look engaging and professional.

Reflection

Consider the secret ballot. What factors or information did you think about when deciding if William Head should become a Marine Protected Area?

Assessment

Go to the assessment page where your teacher will lead you through a discussion about expectations for this assignment.