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= = = = = = = = = = =I. Introduction=

= = =Welcome to Gravelly Hill Zoo!=

This wikispace has been designed to display the collaborate efforts of Gravelly Hill Middle Schools' 6th grade students. All of the information presented in this website has been fully submitted by students for students with the hope of preparing them for their visit to the NC Zoo in Asheboro.

=II. Objectives=

Students will gain a better understanding of Web 2.0 technology by using various forms of media and technology to develop an online learning environment that combines research and discussion to explore the animal collections represented at the NC Zoo.Students will use this technology to serve as a learning center for their fellow students at Gravelly Hill Middle School.

Students will work in collaborative teams to build their learning environment as well as design a presentation for the Zoo Accelerated Program (ZAP) Multidisciplinary Showcase.

Students will develop their interpersonal relationship and communication skills working together in team projects. Students will work together to build upon prior knowledge and depend heavily on group and online discussion to foster their higher order thinking skills.



=**III. Presentation**=

What exactly is a wiki? How are we going to use it in school? 

=IV. Research Areas=

Biodiversity

 * Internet References:**

[|Ecotourism] As an introduction to ecotourism, this wikipedia article provides the background that you will need to understand in order to complete your project.

[|Biodiversity] From the Biodiversity Conservation Network, this excellent primer provides an introduction to biodiversity and the issues surrounding the of global conservation of resources.

=V. Animal Exhibits=


 * Internet References:**

[|Start Here with the Animal Finder] You may use this search engine to explore the variety of animals (the biodiversity) that are represented in the 12 different exhibits at the NC Zoo. Each of these exhibits represent an area of the world which an ecotourist might explore. Try to imagine what an budding Gravelly Hill ecotourist might be interested in seeing.