Standard: SS6G2a
Essential Question: What environmental problems is Latin America facing?
Name_______________________________________
Date__________________
Period_____
T.o.C. #
In the boxes below, describe the environmental problems in detail, brainstorm possible solutions to the problems, and illustrate how
the solution would work.
Air Pollution in Mexico City
Deforestation of the Amazon rainforest in
Oil-related pollution in Venezuela
Brazil
Possible Solutions
Possible Solutions
Possible Solutions
Illustration of Solution
Illustration of Solution
Illustration of Solution
Standard: SS6G2a
Essential Question: What environmental problems is Latin America facing?
Environmental Issues of Latin America RAFTS Assignment
Directions: Using your notes that you took on the environmental challenges facing Venezuela and
Mexico; choose either RAFT assignment to work on with your group. You will present your final
product at the end of this class.
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Role
An environmental group that
is tackling an issue from
either Mexico or Venezuela
Audience
People who might send
donations to help your cause
Format
Topic
Role
Audience
The government of either
Venezuela or Mexico
The people of your country
Poster
Format
Create a poster for a
fundraiser your group will be
holding to solve an
environmental issue
Topic
Radio Ad
Compose a 30-60 second
radio ad
Side notes
A complete assignment will
include a logo design and
slogan for your group, will
clearly identify which specific
environmental issue you
support, and will have a
specific solution to your issue
that the donations will go
towards
Side notes
A complete assignment will
have all members of your
group participating with a
speaking role, will discuss
the environmental
challenge facing your
country, and will give
people solutions to follow if
they are concerned about
fixing the problem