1. Data Collection

This is not as difficult or scary as it sounds! Just write down the information that you find (take notes as you go) and turn it in to the convention leader (your teacher). Here are the guidelines:

• There is no set length for this. When all of your data is recorded, you're done!
• Be sure to include ALL requested information and answer ALL questions in CLEAR, LEGIBLE language and handwriting.
• Make sure to organize your information well!

2. Informational Brochure

Your brochure should be educational and based on the facts you discovered during your "visit", but it should also make those who read it want to visit your river to experience its beauty and splendor for themselves!

You MUST include the following:

• Names of each team member
• A title for your brochure, including an appropriate photo for the cover
• A written summary of each team member's findings
• Your group's analysis of man's impact on your river and the animal and plant communities that rely on it. (You will discuss this and come to a conclusion as a group after you have finished your research.)
• AT LEAST ONE photo illustrating each of the four research sections. (Except "Animals and Plants...for this section there should be one photo per animal or plant.)
• Make sure to cite your sources in the brochure! Each member of your team will probably be using the same sources. You need only cite these once. (See the Citing Sources page for help with this.)

Tip: For physical characteristics like length and width of the river, country location, etc. you may want to make a bulleted list (like the one above). Other information should be written in paragraph form using third person voice. Remember, this is a research document stating facts in a professional atmosphere.

3. Oral Presentation

You and your team will present your findings to the class. Click the link below to open the rubric at the bottom of this page (it's a Word document) to see what I'll be looking for.

Next Step: Go to your Researcher page to learn what information you must find.