🌍Sustainability
What does sustainability mean?
Using resources wisely today so there will be enough for future generations.
What is food security?
Having enough healthy and safe food for everyone all the time.
What is climate change?
Long-term changes in Earth's weather and temperatures caused mainly by human activities.
Complete the sentence.
A Hero is someone who chooses to make a ________ difference.
Positive
Who is Papa bois in Trinidad and Tobago folklore?
The protector of the forest and animals.
Fun Fact: Papabois is a legendary forest spirit in Trinidad and Tobago folklore who is said to protect the forests and wildlife. He reminds us to respect nature and only take what we need.
True or False:
Leaving the tap running while brushing your teeth is an example of sustainability.
False
What is biodiversity?
The variety of all living things and the places where they live.
Name ONE fossil fuel.
Coal
Oil
Natural gas
Name TWO qualities of a Hero.
Courage
Integrity
Compassion
Leadership
Kindness
Responsibility
True or False
Trinidad is home to one of the Caribbean's oldest rainforests.
False - it's Tobago and it's called the Main Ridge Forest Reserve
Name ONE thing you can do at home to live more sustainably.
Which of these is NOT part of biodiversity?
A Trees
B Birds
C Cars
D Bees
Cars
True or False
Cars can contribute to climate change
True
True or False
Heroes always have superpowers.
False
True or False
Trinidad and Tobago invented the only acoustic musical instrument in the 20th century.
True - THE STEELPAN
Which is more sustainable?
A. Throw away a reusable bottle
B. Refill a reusable bottle
B. Refill a reusable bottle
Why are trees important?
Examples
They produce oxygen
Provide shade
Help animals
Store carbon
Prevent soil erosion
What is a carbon footprint?
The impact our daily activities have on the environment by releasing greenhouse gases.
How can YOU be a Hero of the Environment?
Free response
Complete the sentence
_____ return to Trinidad every year to lay their eggs on beaches such as Grande Riviere and Matura.
Leatherback turtles
Finish the sentence:
"Sustainability means meeting today's needs without harming the ability of _________."
Future generations to meet their needs.
Name TWO ways a home garden can help a family.
Produces food
Saves money
Healthier eating
Food security
Fresh vegetables
Which activity has a smaller carbon footprint?
A Walking to school
B Driving a car a short distance
Walking
Finish this sentence.
Heroes don't wait for someone else to fix problems. They ________.
Take action.
True or False
Tobago has one of the largest brain corals in the world.
TRUE!