Reuse/Recycle
Something you can drink out of to cut down on plastic use:
Reusable water bottles!
What should you do with the faucet while brushing your teeth?
Turn it off while you are brushing
What does "endangered animal" mean?
An animal that has very few kind of its own in the world and it can disappear if we don't protect it.
What is a pollinator?
An animal that moves pollen from one flower to another, helping plants make seeds.
What should you do with a plastic bottle when you are finished using it?
Recycle it!
How much money has Eco Club raised so far by recycling?
$40 and counting!
It is important to save water because...
We have a limited amount of clean water of Earth.
Why are some whales at risk of endangerment?
Hunting, getting caught in fishing nets, and being hit by boats.
Name two animals that are pollinators.
Bees and butterflies. Other examples include hummingbirds and some bats.
What should you do with the lights when you leave an empty classroom?
Turn them off to save energy.
What is something you can use at a store to help cut back on paper/plastic use?
Reusable bags
What should you do if you see a faucet leaking at school?
Tell an adult so they can fix it.
Examples:
Paper straws, using reusable bags, safe lights around beaches so babies can find the ocean.
Why are pollinators important to people?
They help many plants grow fruits, vegetables, and seeds.
What can you do to help keep trash out of the ocean?
Put trash in the proper bin and recycle when possible, or volunteer for beach clean up days!
Name 3 materials you can recylce:
Examples: Cardboard, plastic, paper, glass
Clean (drinking) water can be collected from...
Examples:
Wells, fast moving streams or rivers, rainwater collectors
What is the name for an animal that no longer exists anywhere on Earth?
Extinct
What is one thing we can do to help pollinators?
Plant native flowers, avoid harmful pesticides, or provide safe habitats.
How can planting native flowers help animals?
Native flowers can provide food and habitat for pollinators like bees and butterflies.
What is one way you can get creative with reusing/recycling materials?
Examples:
Create art, make new clothes out of old fabric, gift it to someone
How can we make lake water safe enough to drink?
Through a filtration and disinfection system.
Why is it important to protect animals that are endangered?
To help them survive and prevent them from becoming extinct.
Also, when animals are extinct, it can throw off the food chain and natural order of the world and impact our well-being too!
What might happen if there were no pollinators?
Many plants would have trouble making seeds and fruits, affecting animals and people that depend on them for food.
What happens when forests are destroyed, and why is this harmful to animals?
Animals lose their homes, food, and shelter. Trees also provide us with the oxygen we need to breath.