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Additional Lessons 21 - 30 of 325 for Deforestation
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21. Conservation Poster — When Scarcity Hits Home
...ack of food. In the United States, the Great Depression of the 1930s brought about a shortage of jobs, leaving many Americans unable to obtain the most basic necessities. Scarcity has even occurred in times of prosperity; booming construction in seventeenth-century Japanese cities caused widespread deforestation, sparking a lumber shortage. Whether the result of planning or mishap, scarcity can affect daily life in the most profound of ways. Standards CA E 12.1: 1-2; 12.3: 2; 12.6: 4 Chronological and Spatial Thinking: 1; Historical Interpretation: 2,4 TX 113.34 (12): b-c 113.38(2):c, d FL SS.D.1.4:1 NCS...
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Grade Level: 9-12
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22. WWF activity on rain forest logging
...ay ask them how they felt in their role. Who held the power in the debate and why? Who would benefit from the new logging operation? Who owns the rain forest? Did you know? 45% of the original forest cover in Africa has been lost four million hectares are destroyed each year. the two main causes of deforestation are shifting cultivation and commercial logging. trees in tropical rain forests can grow as high as 60 metres (200 feet). commercial loggers damage 4.5 million hectares of the world s rain forest each year. global trade in timber is worth more than 5 billion. Forest management schemes are being set...
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Grade Level: 6-8
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23. Development and Flooding: Hurricane Floyd lesson plan
...ing subdivisions, building of businesses and parking lots, and expansion of industry) on the environment - some topics or ideas mentioned might be loss of wildlife habitat, pollution of air and water, erosion, noise pollution, and introduction of invasive non-native species. Students should mention deforestation as an effect, or you should bring the discussion to this topic. 3. Discuss the impact of deforestation on the hydrologic cycle, making sure to cover this process: Loss of trees and plants leads to lessening of soil's ability to absorb water - this unabsorbed water becomes runoff, which moves faster...
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Grade Level: 9-12
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24. Environmental Issues Brochure Project
...your environmental issue. The middle column (Back ? Last page) will contain the bibliography and your name, date and mod . Suggested Topics Acid Rain Global Warming/greenhouse effect Hole in the Ozone Chesapeake Bay Coral Reefs Overpopulation Rainforest destruction Mining Fossil fuels Solar energy Deforestation Water cycle Farming practices Sedimentary cycles Forestry practices Invasive species Wetlands Air pollution Urbanization Oil spills Pesticides Fertilizers Integrated pest management Mating disruption Water pollution Renewable/nonrenewable resources Succession (wildfire) Sewage treatment Geothermal e...
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Grade Level: 9-12
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25. Debating a Global Issue
...front of the display they viewpoints objectives created in the previous activity. Pupils suggest strategies could dress up in character. or recommendations Each group then makes a 10-minute to alleviate presentation to the rest of the class, destruction and using ICT. They should pass round copies deforestation of the of their flyers, and make reference to Amazon rainforest their display. Ideally, all the pupils in clearly express a the group should address the class. point of view to the After the presentations, hold a class class debate on the motion 'Is the Amazon describe, explain All rainforest being...
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26. Conservation Issues
...in Australia hunting pesticides ozone depletion in Antarctica biological control whaling bird trapping and smuggling sealing oil spills fishing with long lines pollution fishing with drift nets fertilizer run-off krill harvesting algal blooms toothfish and icefish soil and water salinity harvesting deforestation ivory poaching over cultivation of soil trophy hunting Copyright © The Gould League 2005. All rights reserved. Please read our Privacy and Security Statement
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27. Human Impacts in the African Rain Forest: What Can We Do?
...ats to the rain forest. They might suggest logging or poaching, and perhaps agriculture or mining. Based on what they have already learned about the rain forest, ask them to describe some of the reasons why these activities cause problems for the environment. Explain to the class that the causes of deforestation are rather complex. Although logging is a primary issue, other factors play a part as well. Have students visit the two Web sites below to learn about some of the underlying causes of rain forest destruction. As they read, ask them to take notes to answer the question "What are the causes of defores...
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Grade Level: 9-12
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28. Debating a global issue
...ment arise that different values and attitudes affect their views on an issue Literacy and language Activities Outcomes Links with other subjects Children: All Divide the class into four groups. Each represent a objectives group represents a different set of viewpoint using a people affected by the deforestation of variety of the Amazon rainforest: the Brazilian presentation government, poor migrant farmers, tribal techniques people and environmentalists. select and use Ask each group to research 'their' information from the viewpoint using specific websites. Some internet appropriate pupils could conduct a...
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Grade Level: 6-8
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29. Economic Characteristics
...echnology, enabling greater food production: the "Green Revolution." (What is the "Green Revolution"? What does it have to do with the countries in the region? * Environmental degradation. How is the environment of the region being degraded? What steps are being taken to prevent this degradation? * Deforestation. What is causing deforestation in the region? * Fishing. What types of fish are indigenous to these areas? * Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). What function does ASEAN serve for the countries? * Rice, tropical crops. What are the tropical crops of the region? Specific Options for Diff...
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Grade Level: 6-8
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30. Art, Literature, & Environment
...through the use of artistic and literary creations? OVERVIEW: The purpose of this lesson is to allow students the ability to communicate their thoughts on the environment imaginatively by creating a picture book for middle school students. The book will consist of the following topics: population, deforestation, water, energy, endangered species, and waste. TIME REQUIRED: A minimum of two 80 minute block periods. SUGGESTED GRADE LEVEL: Grades 9-12 (created book will be for use by middle school students) INTERDISCIPLINARY CONNECTIONS: Social Studies: Policies on themes can be included and explained. Fine Ar...
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