Letter to your Congressperson!

Letter to your State Representative Writing guide

To:

From: Name, Date , Class, period, school name.

Part one: Explain why global warming is a problem in the Pacific Islands

Explain what global warming is
Explain what causes global warming (give 4 specific causes)

Give three specific examples of global warming damage in the Pacific

Explain how global warming causes sea level rise (use pacific islands and vanishing islands cornell notes)

Give four specific examples of sea level rise

Explain how global warming contributes to coral reef destruction (use coral reef cornell notes)

Give two specific examples of coral reef destruction

Part two: Give solutions to global warming

Explain how global warming can be stopped
Give 14 ways Hawaiians can stop global warming

Part three: Conclusion

thank Congresswoman Hirono
tell the Congresswoman what she can do to stop global warming
encourage her to act on your letter

Vanishing Islands Newscast!

Vanishing Islands DirectionsStep one: Pick one of the following formats: Newscast or TV Commercial (info-commercial)You will write a newcast or a TV info-mercial/commercial reporting on the “vanishing islands. _______________________Step two: Will your newscast be reality or comedy?____________________Step three: use the following checklist___ Title___ Name of news channel or company sponsoring info-mercial___ minimum 200 word count ( number of words is written on top of your paper)___ general information about the pacific islands is presented ___ ecosystems is explained ___three problems the Pacific faces___Specific evidence of Kiribati___ SREP explained___ causes of sea level rise___ causes of coastal erosion___ six problems associated with changes in climate__ solution to the problem

-Vanishing Islands Text Dependent Questions!

Topic: Vanishing Islands: Problems in the Pacific

1. List four important facts about the Pacific: (paragraph 2)

2. List three problems the Pacific faces (paragraph 3):

3. List four things that are affected by the above problems:

4. How many islets (motu) have disappeared in Kiribati?

5. What is SPREP and what did they establish across the pacific?

6. What is causing accelerated sea level rise?

7. What two things are creating major problems for water and food supplies?

8. Give five specific examples of problems associated with changes in climate and sea level:

Summary: use the information you have just read and explain how you can help solve the problems associated with climate change and sea level. (minimum 5 sentences)

Brown Tree Snake Text Dependent Questions!

Topic: Brown Tree Snake
What is the scientific name for the snake? How was the snake brought to Guam? How many of Guam’s bird species are now extinct because of the snake? How are snakes responsible for power outages? List 2 things that are damaged by power outages: List 4 things that the snakes feed on: Why are snakes bad for poultry (chicken) farms? How are snakes dangerous to infants? What 3 groups can help stop the spread of the snake? Where are traps used to stop snakes? Why are dogs more useful then humans in stopping the spread of the snakes? Rachael was hereee =]
Summary:Explain in 3 sentences why snake detecting dogs are so important?

-Pre writing activity for the letter to congress!

Global warming brainstormDirections: use your global warming, coral reef destruction and vanishing islands cornell notes to list 30 vocab words associated with global warming

Poverty in the Pacific Text Dependent Questions

Topic: economic problems in the Pacific Islands

1. List three reasons why poverty is a problem in the pacific:2. Give two reasons why islands have a “limited” in their abilities to make money 3. List five things many island communities do not have:4. Why is being an untrained/unskilled worker a problem? 5. Name two reasons why islanders move to North America? 6. What percent of families in Fiji live below the poverty line? 7. Give two things poverty is linked to: 8. Define cultural erosion: 9. Give three examples of cultural erosion:10. How can cultural erosion be prevented?

Pop-up essays guide!! Introduction (1 sentence)

Introduce problem

________________ is currently a major problem in the pacific

Problem (3 sentences)

Explain the problem

What causes the problem?

Example (3 sentences)

Give examples of the problem, be specific, mention names of islands, names of species, use data.

Solution (3 sentences)

How can the problem be solved?

Conclusion (2 sentences)

Sum it all up, use at least two sentences

Problems in the Pacific pop up book Checklist!

Cover Page one___ Title ___ table of contents___ Created by name, date, period

Page 2 and 3

___ Title Economic Problems___Pop-up Picture___ caption for picture___ Paragraph that explains some of the economic problems the Pacific region faces.(Hint: read page 60 and page 131)___ Paragraph that gives one or two solutions to the problem

Page 4 and 5

___ Title Cultural Problems___Pop-up Picture___ caption for picture___ Paragraph that explains some of the cultural problems the Pacific region faces.(Hint: read page 60)______ Paragraph that gives one or two solutions to the problem

Page 6 and 7

___Title Vanishing Islands___Pop-up Picture___ caption for picture

___ paragraph discusses sea-level rise, what causes it, a specific case where islands have disappeared.

______ Paragraph that gives one or two solutions to the problem

Page 8 and 9

___Title Climate Change___Pop-up Picture___ caption for picture ___ paragraph that discusses climate change, c02, global warming, two global problems caused by co2 emissions, and how fish and coral are affected by global warming______ Paragraph that gives one or two solutions to the problem

Page 10 and 11

___Title Over fishing___Pop-up Picture___ caption for picture ___ paragraph that discusses over fishing,___ Paragraph that offers solutions including the recovery plan mentioned in your worksheet

Page12 and 13

___Title Invasive species___Pop-up Picture___ caption for picture ___ paragraph that discusses invasive species, at least two invasive species, and damages they cause

______ Paragraph that gives one or two solutions to the problem

-Hawaiian Monk Seal Visual petition directions! (authentic task=poltical lobbyist)

Hawaiian Monk Seal Visual Petition Directions

Real Life Career: Environmental Activist/ Political Lobbyist salary: $20 and up.

Lobbyists try to influence legislators on specific issues and environmental activist conserve and protect the environment and animals.

Task: Create a visual petition that explains threats facing the Hawaiian Monk Seal, offer solutions to those threats, and collect a petition of support with 90 signatures.

Front: (include at least one pic/image of a seal on front and inside)

The Hawaiian

Monk Seal

General Information:

Habitat

Threats to the Hawaiian

Monk Seal

How can you Help the Hawaiian Monk Seal:

Inside: Must use complete sentences ! (No boring sentences! Use tone/emotion!)

General Info:

In a paragraph explain seven facts about the Hawaiian Monk Seal

Habitat:

In a paragraph explain the importance of Monk Seal Habitat by using three examples.

Major Threats:

In a paragraph explain the major threats currently threatening the monk seal

Underline the following vocab:

Human disturbance Pollution Over-fishing Baby seals

6 things you can do:

In a paragraph explain the things you can do to save the seal

Underline the following vocab: petition

Fisheries habitat

captive educate

Back:

Hawaiian Monk Seal Visual Petition

Name Date Period

Sign here to save the seal!

(attach petition with 90 signatures here)

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Monk Seal Petition checklist

Monk seal checklist__ 1 pic monk seal__ 1 pic petition__7 facts general info__ 3 facts habitat__ 6 threats__3 parts human disturbance__pollution, overfishing, baby seals explained

__ 6 things you can do __ petition w/ 90 signatures ____written in complete paragraphs

-Coqui Frog Wanted Poster!!!!

Wanted Dead or Alive

How to Locate!

(4 steps to locating a Coqui)

Picture of frog and scientific name goes here

Who to call!

(Name of committee and phone number)

Invasive Species!

(Explain what an invasive species is, how they alter ecological relationships, and give 5 examples of invasive species in Hawaii)

How to Catch!

(List the three steps to catching a Coqui Frog)

Crime:

--use your “Coqui Crime sentences”!!!!!

(20 sentences …10 crimes and 10 explanations that explain why the crime is bad)

Example: Coqui frogs are noisy. This is bad for human health because people can’t sleep!

-Coqui frog wanted poster checklist

Wanted Poster checklist___ title “Wanted Coqui Frog dead or alive”___ scientific name of species___drawing/pic of species___crime explained___ 10 reasons why the species is wanted
___invasive species defined _____solution box (solution explained) ___location of problem (be specific)___ graph/pie chart___ how to locate (list steps)___ how to catch (list steps)___who and number to call (accurate)___pen/colored pencil

Invasive species imagery chartDirections: Explain how the term is part of the story.

term	How the term is part of the story
246
Yard waste
Food web
snakes
Predators
Non-native
Insects and spiders
Citric acid
Target
Birds and fauna
Puerto Rico
Ecological zones
Invasive Species Committee

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Coqui Editorial Directions

Headline: Coqui Frogs can be stopped!

Draw a picture that shows how Coqui damage the food web

Coqui are bad for Hawaii’s ecosystem! Write 10 sentences that explain why and how Coqui frogs are bad for Hawaii’s ecosystem. (10 sentences)

Required vocabulary: (hi-lite vocab) coqui frog habitat invasive species

indigenous native ecosystem function human health

appetite endemic birds insects spiders fauna

ecological zones tree snakes 246 infestations Big Island

Eliminate Coqui Friendly environments! Write 10 sentences that explain how to keep Coqui out of your yard and what to do if they are already there!

(10 sentences)

Required vocabulary: shady underbrush leaf litter rocks

Eliminate frog-friendly environments four ways

Green waste leaves rake debris habitat

Thick buffer zone locate flashlight plastic bag

Kauai Invasive Species Committee 241-1490

Draw a picture that shows a buffer zone around a house

Draw a picture that shows the two things you should write in your letter to the governor of Hawaii

Coqui can be stopped! Write 10 sentences that explain how Coqui can be stopped from coming to Hawaii (10 sentences)

Required vocabulary: solution gaps bio-security system

Protected threats keys early detection

Rapid response primary group Invasive Species Committee

Steps coordinate pests eradicate luggage cargo

Ships planes invasive species pathways

Biggest bio-security gap money inspect ask

Government to spend write your governor

Letter to the Editor

To: The Garden Island Newspaper

3137 Kuhio Hwy., Lihue, HI 96766 From: Your name. Mr Graneto’s Pacific Island Studies Class Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School

Introduction:Dear Editor, I am writing to inform the people of Kauai that Hawaii is facing two major problems, invasive species and endangered species. Also, I am writing to show the people of Kauai that we can solve both of these problems.

Invasive Species: (10 sentences)Directions: Use all of the following words in a paragraph that explains why invasive species are a problem facing Hawaii. Word bank: Coqui Frog, invasive, 246 infestations, food web, insects, spiders, fauna, appetite, predators, human health, ecological zones, target Fire Ant, cell phone towers, livestock, Roi, 99 tons, Mongoose, bird eggs, leptospirosis

Endangered Species: (10 sentences)

Directions: Use all of the following words in a paragraph that explains why endangered species is a problem facing Hawaii.

Word Bank: Monk seal, major threats, marine debris, human disturbance,

fishing nets, over-fishing, hunting, 60%, 15%, endangered

species list, extinction, per square mile, mammals, reptiles, birds,

plants, 2, 5, 279, Nene, 800, human disturbance, construction

How both problems can be solved: (10 sentences) Word bank: Coqui Frog, Big Island Invasive Species Committee, locate, catch Fire ant, Mongoose, Prevention, cargo, report, Roi, Roi Roundup Monk Seal, petition, National Marine Fisheries, barriers, over-fishing, Habitat, Nene, construction, conservation, letters, state representatives

Conclusion: (4 sentences)

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Letter to the Editor checklist

Letter to the editor ChecklistUse all of the words!

Paragraph two Word bank:

Coqui Frog, invasive, 246 infestations, food web, insects, spiders, fauna, appetite, predators, human health, ecological zones, target, Fire Ant, cell phone towers, livestock, Roi, 99 tons, Mongoose, bird eggs, leptospirosis

Paragraph three Word Bank: Monk seal, major threats, marine debris, human disturbance, fishing nets, over-fishing, hunting, 60%, 15%, endangeredspecies list, extinction, per square mile, mammals, reptiles, birds, plants, 2, 5, 279, Nene, 800, human disturbance, construction

Paragraph four Word bank: Coqui Frog, Big Island Invasive Species Committee, locate, catch, Fire ant, Mongoose, Prevention, cargo, report, Roi, Roi Roundup, Monk Seal, petition, National Marine Fisheries, barriers, over-fishing, Habitat, Nene, construction, conservation, letters, state representatives

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Is this frog good or bad for Hawaii?

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Can you save this seal?

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--Hawaiian Monk Seal 4 corner

General Information:

List three facts about the Monk Seal

Habitat:

Draw a picture that shows the 3 things Monk Seals need

Human Disturbance:

List 3 examples of human disturbance

Pic:

Draw a picture that shows three example sof human disturbance

Major Threats:

List and explain the 6 major threats to the Monk Seal

Pic:

Draw a picture that shows how over-fishing affects seals

How can you help?

List six ways people can help save the seal

Pic:

Draw a picture that shows three ways you can help

Endangered Species 4 cornerDirections: recreate this grid on a separate piece of paper and complete the questions.

Endangered Species: Define endangered: Define extinct:	Endangered Species List: Explain what the list is: Recreate the list here:
Nene: Draw a picture that 100% shows the most important reason the Nene is endangered	Solution: Draw pictures of the three ways “to make your voice heard:

Invasive Species 4 corner Directions: Recreate the grid and answer the questions

Fire ant: List eight things fire ants damage: Draw a picture that shows why one solution to the fire ant problem is bad	Roi:How many tons of fish do roi eat per beach? How many fish do they eat per beach? Draw a picture that shows 1. what the Roi Roundup is and 2. why it is the best solution for the Roi problem:
Mongoose:Explain why mongoose are bad for human health: Draw a picture that shows how Mongoose damage birds:	Coqui Frog: List three things you should do if you hear a Coqui Frog? Draw a picture that shows how the Coqui Frog damages the food web:

Invasive Species/Endangered Species Venn DiagramDirections: Create a venn diagram that compares Invasive and endangered species

Invasive Species	both	Endangered Species
20 facts	10 facts	20 facts

Brown Tree Snake Organizer

Arrival

Draw a picture that shows how the tree snake came to Hawaii

Impact on the Pacific Islands

List 6 ways tree snakes impact islands

Power Outages

Draw a picture that shows the two effects of power outages caused by tree snakes

Snake Detecting Dogs

List two ways dogs are better than humans at finding snakes in cargo

Animals in danger

List 6 animals the snakes put in danger

1. 2.

3. 4.

5. 6.

Inspect

Draw and label three things that should be inspected carefully

Extinction?

Make a bar graph that shows the extinction rate of Guam’s forests birds

Make a pie chart that shows the percent of lizard species that have gone extinct

Endangered Species Bar Graph

Hawaii’s Endangered Species List

(recreate the list here)

Mammals-2 speciesBirds-30 speciesReptiles and Amphibians – 5 speciesSnails- 1 speciesPlants- 279 species

Hawaii’s Endangered Species List Bar Graph

(Make a bar graph of the list here) X axis= species nameY axis= number of endangered species

Questions and Answers

(Rewrite and answer the questions below)1. Which species is the most endangered? 2. Why do you think this species is the most endangered? 3. Summarize what you have learned from this graph: 4. How can you use this graph to help endangered species?