Activities
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Intermediate (7 & 8) Level Activity #1
Recycling is part of a wider issue dealing with conservation.
In whole group brainstorm to come up with as many specific areas
in which conservation currently needs to be considered. Examples
might be non-renewable resources (oil, gas, timber &), wetlands,
endangered species etc. Divide the class into groups. Each group
is to take one area and discuss the issue under the following
headings:
what
is happening to the resource
what individuals are being affected
short term consequences
long term consequences
what can be done
Have
each group record the results of their discussion on experience
chart paper and share in discussion with the whole group. Further
suggestions should be added to the groups charts as they arise.
Curriculum
Link
Intermediate (7 & 8) Level Activity #1
1.
Demonstrate an understanding of the interactions of plants, animals,
fungi, and micro-organisms in an ecosystem.(S. & T. Life Systems:
Gr. 7)
2. Investigate the interactions in an ecosystem, and identify
factors that affect the balance among the components of an ecosystem.
(S. & T. Life Systems: Gr. 7)
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the effects of human activities
and technological innovations on the sustainability of ecosystems.
(S. & T. Life Systems: Gr. 7)
4. Investigate the impact of the use of technology on the environment.
(S. & T. Life Systems: Gr. 7)
5. Explain the long-term effects of the loss of natural habitats
and the extinction of species.(S. & T. Life Systems: Gr. 7)
6. Identify the factors that must be considered in making informed
decisions about land use.(S. & T. Earth & Space Systems: Gr. 7)
7. Investigate some of the ways in which humans have altered the
landscape to meet their needs.(S. & T. Earth & Space Systems:
Gr. 7)
8. Assess the importance of soil conservation. (S. & T. Earth
& Space Systems: Gr. 7)
9. Formulate questions about and identify needs arising from events
relating to the earth's water.(S. & T. Earth & Space Systems:
Gr. 8)
10. Evaluate human use of water and the economic and environmental
effects of that use.(S. & T. Earth & Space Systems: Gr. 8)
11. Evaluate the positive and negative effects on the earth's
water supply of the development of natural resources. (S. & T
. Earth & Space Systems: Gr. 8)
12. Communicate ideas and information for a variety of purposes.
(L. Writing: Gr. 7 & 8)
13. Use writing for various purposes and in a range of contexts.
(L. Writing: Gr. 7 & 8)
14. Organise information to develop a central idea. (L. Writing:
Gr. 7 & 8)
15. Produce pieces of writing using a variety of forms. (L. Writing:
Gr. 7 & 8)
16. Ask questions and discuss different aspects of ideas in order
to clarify thinking.(L. O. & V.: Gr. 7 & 8)
17. Listen to and communicate related ideas.(L. O. & V.: Gr. 7
& 8)
18. Express and respond to a range of ideas and opinions concisely,
clearly and appropriately.(L. O. & V.: Gr. 7 & 8)
19. Contribute and work constructively in groups.(L. O. & V.:
Gr. 7 & 8)
20. Listen and respond constructively to alternative ideas or
viewpoints. (L. O. &V: Gr. 7 & 8)
21. Express ideas and opinions confidently, but without trying
to dominate discussion.(L. O. & V.: Gr. 7 & 8)
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