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  • Kia ora...Over the past 3 weeks we have examined the various environmental problems on earth. Let us research the various ways in which the earth is healing as a result of the Covid 19 pandemic that allowed for the lockdown of over a billion people world wide

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • understood why the lockdown was necessary( socially and environmentally)
    • discover the various ways the earth began to heal

    Activities:

    1. In your own words, write a summary on the benefits of the Covid 19 lockdown, had onto you, your community, nation and the planet.Think of the social benefits like family bonding.Then explore how natural resources began to flourish/ heal and regenerate in this time.
    2. Read this article, list your views: 

      Is The Coronavirus Lockdown Actually Healing The Planet ...

    3. Watch the videos below and create a slide show on the various ways the planet is healing.1) Global warming improving.2) Air pollution dropping3) River Water becoming cleaner 4)Wild animals exploring more of the earth. Show the various ways our earth is benefittig of the lockdown and how natural resources are improving/thriving. Choose at least 3 ideas to work on.


    4. Scientists said there is one unexpected side-effect to the COVID-19 ... Your browser does not currently 


    5. Satellite imagery show by Maxar technologies shows changes in movements and activities in cities due to ...
      Mar 19, 2020 - Uploaded by Geospatial World
      ...
    6. Vehicular emission and dust from construction sites have reduced helping India breather clean air. Watch the ...
      Apr 8, 2020 - Uploaded by Hindustan Times

    7. sika deer crosses road in Nara Japan, animal sightings as humans in ... Free-roaming deer are a part of ...
      Apr 14, 2020 - Uploaded by Guardian News

    Homework:
    Write here...


    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING... to design a model or prototype that helps the environment, people and possibly the economy post Covid 19
    • We are planning to consult with scientists. engineers or specialists about our innovation
    • We are planning to collaborate with a team to produce an innovative design
    • We are planning to solve one identified environmental problem that may continue to pick up or worsen post Covid 19
    • We are planning to share our ideas to support the Science Fair held in Coast Whanau