Name:_____________________
Marine Zones/ecosystems Advertisement (15pts)
The ocean is divided into many different zones and ecosystems based upon the different
characteristics found in each one. These characteristics are favored by some organisms and can pose
challenges for others. For example, the photic zone of the ocean has a lot of light, which is great for
producers who need it to photosynthesize, but all this light may make it hard for a fish to stay hidden
from predators. In this assignment you will create an oceanic brochure detailing a zone or ecosystem
which will either be a Realty Brochure OR an Adventure Brochure (open to other ideas as well).
Realty Brochure: Highlight major selling points of each oceanic zone as if you were trying to sell it to a
potential buyer. Put a positive spin on the characteristics that define each zone.
Ex: Enjoy the soothing sounds of waves in the intertidal zone!
OR
Adventure Brochure: This should be catered to adrenaline junkies who like extreme environments. Put
an exciting spin on the characteristics that define each zone.
Ex: Do you dare to try and survive the violent crashing waves of the rugged intertidal zone?!
What to include
To make the brochure, take 2 pieces of paper and fold them in half (hamburger style) together,
creating a book. Each page should be dedicated to one zone. You will be assigned one of the following
zones; sandy beach, rocky beach, coral reef, salt marsh community, mud flat community, mangrove
community, intertidal zone, neritic zone and oceanic zone
Include in the brochure:
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A simple sketch of the zone (basically just showing where in the ocean it is found)
A description of the zone including at least 3 traits that make each zone different from the
other zones
Creativity with the descriptions
An enticing cover, including your names
The total point value of this assignment is 15 points.
Research; Using the textbooks in the classroom, research your environment and gather important
details that you will want to include in your brochure. Include abiotic factors that greatly affect the
environment (tides, sunlight, decomposing materials, etc.) as well as biotic factors (what kind of
neighbors will they have or have to avoid). Be creative, have fun.
Rough Outline; Create a rough outline of what your brochure will look like in preparation for
tomorrow. It can be as simple as designating what info will go on what page (location, climate..)
Cover
P1
Accuracy
Creativity
Presentablity
5
All the
information is
accurate and
does a
comprehensive
job of
describing it.
Includes all
requirements
outlined earlier
Takes a creative
approach to
conveying the
information
(not just a list of
facts) and does
a good job of
'selling' their
environment
Easy to read, no
crossouts/typos.
P2
P3
4
All the
information is
accurate, but
some
important
information is
left out
2
Accurate
information.
Fails to
describe the
environment
in great detail
1
Very little
information given
0
Multiple in
accuracies
present.
Puts a
creative spin
on the
information
but doesn’t
really 'sell'
their
environment
well
Easy to read.
1-2 errors
Effort made
to put
creativity in
presenting
information.
Resembles
more of a list
of facts
No attempt
made to be
creative
Easy to read;
3 errors
Difficult to
read due to
multiple
errors or
sloppy work