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Use what you have learned about observing apples, and apply it to the squash in front of you.

You will be making a booklet about one of the extreme environments discussed in class. You will be using research skills, applying your knowledge of adaptations and communicating in writing. Your booklet needs to include a table of contents, glossary and references. The required topics are: Why is this an extreme environment for humans? (definition /description of the environment; dangers) Where are they found? (different examples of the environment) What grows there? (plants and the adaptions that help them survive) What lives there? (animals that have adapted) Why do we want to be there? (reasons for being in the environment; benefits) How can humans survive? (technology that allows us to live there) Choice (pick a topic to include) The due date is March 26th, 2013.

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Design a space that you will use. It can be an apartment, a cafe, or even a cabin. Work out the budget to furnish the space and make a scale model of your design. This project should showcase your math skills in determining budgets and scaling.

Create an educational game that showcases your knowledge of either earthquakes or volcanos. It may be an interactive computer game, board game or something else. Make questions based on your research of the topic. Groups may have up to 3 members.

Work in pairs to prepare a plan for a day-long hike, outlining nutritional requirements, safety and equipment requirements, emergency preparedness, and how to ensure that students of diverse abilities are able to participate fully.