Saving Central Park Zoo

      In order to work more effectively, we should first split up the class into four groups that are each in charge of a different part of the proposal.  When each group are done with their portion of the proposal, all the groups� work would come together to form the final proposal piece.

          Here is how the four groups would each take on a separate part of the proposal:

          Group 1: Investigators

          This group�s goal is to research facts about pandas, and what makes them so special.  Their focus questions include:

v  What are pandas?

v  What makes them so popular?

v  What does it need to survive? (i.e. environment and food)

If you are in this group, you should use this worksheet to record your findings.

Group 2: Zoo Keepers

          This group�s goal is to figure out where and how the panda should be exhibited inside the zoo.  Their focus questions include:

v  How can we get a panda for our zoo?

v  Where in the zoo can we keep it?

v  How should we set up its habitat to look like?

If you are in this group, you should use this worksheet to record your findings and ideas.

          Group 3: Advertisers

          This group�s goal is to make people aware of the fact that something new is going on at the zoo.  Their focus questions include:

v  How can we spread the word about the panda�s arrival to the zoo?  (ex: posters, word of mouth)

v  How will our advertisements look like?

v  What can be some of our catchy slogans and/or logos?

If you are in this group, you should use this worksheet to record your ideas.

Group 4: Merchandise Producers

          This group�s goal is to raise money to support the zoo and the panda exhibit.  Their focus questions include:

v  What are some products that we can sell involving pandas?

v  How will our products look like?

v  What kinds of consumer promotions can we have?

If you are in this group, you should use this worksheet to record your ideas.