THE ENVIRONMENT - Part 3

FOCUS QUESTION

Why is it important to care for the environment?

SPECIFIC OBJS.

1.   Justify the importance of conserving the natural environment.

2. Show concern for the impact of human on environment

3. Observe, collect and record information regarding the interacting factors within the environment.

CONTENT SUMMARY

ENGAGE

Students will read the cartoon below, after which a discussion will ensue as to what the cartoon is about and who has a positive attitude towards preserving the environment. They will tell of the uses/value of plants in the environment orally.

EXPLORE

Watch youtube video clip (Importance of plants to humans andanimals -) They will glean important information in their groups about their uses, how they are abused, and how humans can protect /preserve them.

Apart from being cut down, what are some other ways in which trees are destroyed.

What is happening in the picture below?

What problems can this practice cause?

List some other reasons why trees are often cut down?

What can humans do to save our trees?

Let's read the information in the CONTENT SUMMARY to glean information on deforestation.

EXPLAIN

Explain what deforestation is, the reason for deforestation and how it can be prevented.

EXTEND/ELABORATE

I need you to identify an area in your community. Draw  a map or take a picture of the area, identify environmental problem/s, and develop ways to solve the problem/s.

Importance of plants.

Importance of plants.

EVALUATION

1. Examine the storyboard below. Express your views about the conversation in one paragraph.

2. Examine the picture below and explain what environmental problems can arise as a result of the practice. 

3. Below are information from two sources on deforestation. Read them carefully, then answer the questions that follow.

Source 1

Source 2

Use a [ü] to indicate the correct response for the statements below.

STATEMENTS	Supported by Source 1	Supported by source 2	Supported by both sources
Deforestation can lead to soil erosion
One method of  deforestation is slash and burn
Deforestation can cause famine
Some trees are of medicinal value