Section outline

  • EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING that there is an impact from increasing population rises to sustainability.
    • We are EXPLORING how people use resources sustainably and unsustainably.


    Wednesday 25th May

    7 Billion - Where do you Stand? 


    Concept: 

    Dialogue and debate on ethical issues related to population and the environment are helpful in clarifying personal opinions. 


    Objectives: 

    Students will be able to: - Articulate their thoughts on statements that deal with ethical issues about population and the environment. 


    Method: 

    We will articulate our thoughts about ethical issues related to a population of over seven billion and consider the opinions of our classmates. 


    Introduction: 

    Sometimes it is easier to think through an issue if you are asked to “take a stand” on it. 


    For this activity, you will be asked to take a position and articulate our views on several contemporary issues that are related to a population of over 7 billion and our resource consumption trends. 



    Procedure: 

    1. We will be reading several statements and that position themselves on the contimuum that most closely represents your reaction to the statement. You are free to move to a different sign if/when your opinions change after hearing our classmates’ views. 

    2. Remember to show respect for viewpoints different than your own, paraphrase the opinions offered by others before you speak. Stay focused on content.


    Statements: 

    1. Because our population has reached seven billion people and continues to grow, we need to expand land area available for living and growing food by cutting down the rainforest. 

    2. Without reducing rapid population growth, it will be impossible to solve the world’s global challenges. 

    3. With more than 7 billion people commuting from one place to another, drilling for more oil is necessary to fuel more cars. 

    4. In order to feed our population, we must use pesticides, chemical fertilizers, and genetically modified crops to increase farm yields. 

    5. With new technologies used to gather fish, we must have international laws to ensure seafood is harvested sustainably. 

    6. The Earth can support over 7 billion people now and will be able to support any number of human in the future. 

    7. In an effort to feed a population of over 7 billion, people in developed countries should reduce the amount of meat they consume. 

    8. Science and technology will ensure that food production and energy supplies keep up with the demands of a growing population. 

    9. With human population over 7 billion, we must protect endangered species habitats by not developing on them for any reason. 

    10. There is nothing I can do to help alleviate population pressures. 

    11. Governments in countries with fast-growing populations should make laws to limit the number of children that couples can have. 

    12. In a real crunch, jobs are more important than environmental quality. 

    13. With over 7 billion people on the planet, water pollution is inevitable and we should not waste money trying to prevent it. 

    14. Even though I am only one person in 7 billion, I still have a responsibility to keep the Earth healthy; what I do makes a difference. 

    15. Automobile makers in this country should be required by law to make all their vehicles fuel efficient, even though the vehicles may become more expensive. 

    16. Arable land should never be used for housing, businesses, or other non-agricultural uses because we need all available farmable land to produce food. 


    Friday 27th May

    Persuasive Essay

     Choose one of the statements and write a short (3-5 paragraph) essay on your stance. You should choose an audience and try to persuade that audience to believe as you do about the issue. 



    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on exploring the relationships and connections between people, across boundaries, and with the environment shape societies.

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    Earth – Where do Volcanoes Come From?

    We are learning to be able to describe Earth’s age and history and explain the structure of the Earth.

    Open the Google Presentation and work through the videos and activities on presentation.

    • Slide 4 - Click title and watch video and make notes about the history of Earth.
    • Slide 5 - click title and watch video, make notes and follow instructions on slide.
    • Slide 6 - click title and watch video, make a sketch in your book using colours.
    • Slide 10 - rewrite passage and insert correct words in spaces.

    Slide 4 -  

    Slide 5 - https://video.link/w/z0GGb

    Slide 6 -