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National Park Project
Project Time! Using the list of National Parks listed in the link below, you are to research ONE Canadian National Park using the questions provided as a guide. Your job will be to create a PODCAST of that national park based on the information you have collected. If is relevant to you, you are to collect a few pictures of that park to provide as a background. Don't know how to make a podcast? No problem. Mr. M will show you how!

Canada's 42 National Parks

Find a Canadian National Park and find the following information 1. Where is this park and why did you pick it to do your project on? 2. GIve 3 facts related to it's Cultural History (ie. what First Nations lived in the area, the first Europeans to arrive there, any interesting historical facts). 3. What ecozone is it in? (you may need to refer to our wiki to find this information) 4. What is it's overall topography? 5. What are some of the animals and plants that can be found there? 6. What are the activities that you can do at this park? 7. What would be your favourite activity that you could do at this park? 8. What is the weather like at this park? 9. Are there specific features of the area that effect the weather at this park? 10. Describe the 3 main activities or reasons that you think people would come to this park for. 11. In your opinion, what are the 2 most important safety tips for this park? <span style="background-color: #d9d9d9; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 150%;">12. Find ONE other park that is like this park and give two reasons why it is.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 150%;">Whew! That's a LOT of info! BUT, it will provide you with enough information to make a podcast of 2 or more minutes in length. The trick to making a good podcast is not to just read your answers, but write a easy to follow script that you can read, while at the same time sounding as natural as you can.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 150%;">How much is this project worth? 10% of your overall mark. This project combines information and skills from 3 different units and so it is VERY important! You will all receive the help and support you need in order to be successful.