Objective Students relate to the life of figure skating world champion, Tara Lapinski and evaluate the sacrifices they would have to make if put into her situation. Students acquire knowledge of the rainforest and deforestation.
Students practice research skills with the mini-magazine.
Teacher's edition of the issue. Motivation Start discussion with asking who Tara Lipinski is. At the end of the article, ask students to reflect on whether or not they would make the same sacrifices as Tara in an effort to be a world champion. Discuss student responses, have some students read them out loud. Possible debate discussion.