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Junior Level Activity #1
Introduce the topic or Recycling by reading 'The Lorax' by Dr.
Seuss. Identify the ways by which the Lorax's home was destroyed.
In discussion draw parallels with what is happening in our own
environment. Under the headings of Air, Water, Earth identify
ways in which our earth is being slowly crippled by man's intervention.
Divide the class into groups of 5-6 students. Have each group
take one of the above headings; find as many examples of pollution
of that environment as they can. For each decide on the agent
(who is doing the polluting), a possible solution and what action,
if any, can be taken by us to encourage compliance. Have each
group record their responses on a sheet of experience chart paper.
At the end of the session, each group will share the results of
their deliberation with the class. This is an opportunity for
the rest of the class to respond to what is being presented. Lively
discussion should ensue. However, encourage students to respond
constructively.
Curriculum
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Junior Level Activity #1
1.
Identify the factors that could affect habitats and communities
of plants and animals. (S. &T. Life Systems: Gr. 4)
2. Investigate the dependency of plants and animals on their habitat.
(S. &T. Life Systems: Gr. 4)
3. Describe ways in which humans can change habitats and the effect
of these changes on plants and animals. (S. &T. Life Systems:
Gr. 4)
4. Communicate ideas and information for a variety of purposes.
(L. Writing: Gr. 4, 5 & 6)
5. Organise and develop ideas. (L. Writing: Gr. 4)
6. Produce pieces of writing using a variety of specific forms.
(L. Writing: Gr. 4, 5 & 6)
7. Produce texts using writing and materials from other media.
(L. Writing: Gr. 4, 5 & 6)
8. Express and respond to ideas and opinions concisely and clearly.
(L. O. &V: Gr. 4, 5 & 6)
9. Contribute and work constructively in groups. (L. O. &V: Gr.
4, 5 & 6)
10. Present information to their peers in a focused and organized
form on a topic of mutual interest. (L. O. &V: Gr. 4, 5 & 6)
11. Listen to others and stay on topic in group discussions. (L.
O. &V: Gr. 4, 5 & 6)
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