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The Brief

The family have given Freddy Ferret a list of topics to cover. He has jotted down some ideas for presenting it but it is not definite. He wants you to look at them and investigate. You might decide to help on some sections, or all. Perhaps the class should work in groups and each group take a different section. They are all listed in a table below.

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Information~Maps

Lots of the ideas below need good maps. A collection of maps, either printed and/ or saved in one place will make it easier to choose the best for each activity. One group could prepare these for the other groups --- then there are some other interesting ideas when you have finished.

Presentation

Prepare maps for other groups.
On completion, display a map and add captions about various places of interest

Information ~Accommodation

The accommodation provided. Ordinary family homes in a village, not big posh hotels on the popular North West coast.

Presentation

Pictures of the village
Pictures of houses
Information about 'hurricane safe' houses

Information~Weather

Explain how brilliant the weather is and show how it compares with that in Britain.

Help visitors decide when it is the best time to visit.

Presentation

The weather today in St Lucia
Average weather conditions throughout the year
Information about St Lucia's seasons
Comparisons with Britain
Tropical storms are not usually a problem!

Information~Diving

Anse La Raye is a good centre for snorkeling and diving. The family will happily take their visitors to the sites and provide lessons if necessary

Presentation

A map of good sites
Information about dive areas
Photos and information about fish and corals

Information~A Trip to the Rainforest

Once the rainforest covered large areas of St Lucia. Now much of it has disappeared. Prepare a visit there with information about what could be seen.

Presentation

Plot the route to the rainforest
Create a poster to show the destruction of the rainforest
Devise a dance to video showing the same
Information about the St Lucian Parrot (Jaquot)
Leaflet about rainforests in general

Information~A Trip to the Banana Plantations

Growing and selling bananas is essential to St Lucia. A trip can be arranged to one of the many plantations.

Presentation

A plan of a visit to some farms, with a map
The history of the banana
Growing and transporting bananas
Fair Trade and how it helps
Record an interview with St Lucian banana farmers

Dip into these. They cover useful information.

	Information~History Provide a basic history of the island so visitors are aware of the background.	Presentation Produce a time line with comments and pictures



	Information~Geography What landscape do they expect to see? What is special? Provide some statistics. (Numbers about population, size of island etc.)	Presentation Display pictures of the landscape, especially features you would not expect to see in Britain
	Information~Calendar What can visitors expect to do at different times of the year?	Presentation Use the information to make a list of activities for each month with pictures where possible
	Information~Local Crafts Make sure the visitors know what local goods they can buy to support the islanders.	Presentation On a map show where local goods can be bought
	Information~Food What grows on the island? What style of food would they expect to eat?	Presentation Make a display of the local foods, accompanied by photos. Try out some recipes.
	Information~Odds and Ends The National Anthem, songs from the area, links to some brilliant photo albums useful for everyone.	Presentation These can add to your presentation and display.