This WebQuest has enabled you to understand more about the impact of Ecotourism, Mining and Commercial Fishing on Antarctica's wildlife and environment. Complete a class summary of recommendations and send them directly to the Australian Antarctic Division.
Next Challenge
How has this WebQuest changed your views of such complex and sensitive issues? Issues regarding human impact and commercialisation often appear on television and in the daily newspapers.
You are to now look at one of the below three proposals or for additional marks you could look at all three:
You are to, for the next two (2) weeks, record in your journal the following:
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Any TV programs on this topic - you are to note the program name, date and time and summarise the content of the program.
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Collect newspaper articles on this topic - you are to note the newspaper name, date and summarise the content of the newspaper article.
After the two weeks collecting information, you are to write a 200 - 300 word response to this issue/s. Specifically, please consider:
How does the media portray this issue/s?
Are the media bias in anyway?
Do the media report views from all the various perspectives?
What do you think should happen?
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