Vocabulary
What does it mean to REDUCE the amount of plastic you use?
It means to use less if you can.
Choose the correct word to fill in the sentence.
A great way to __________ plastic waste is to use a reusable bottle.
1) renew 2) conserve 3) reduce 4) increase
REDUCE (use/make less of)
What is a tsunami?
A tsunami is a massive wave or waves that crash onto land. They are caused by earthquakes.
When do we use first conditionals? (If you go to the party, I'll be so mad at you!)
To talk about what will happen if someone does something or something happens.
What is Miss Kayla's favorite food?
POPCORN
What does the word "dank" mean?
It means wet or moist, often used for talking about dark places like caves.
What is "single-use" plastic? Give an example.
Single-use plastic is plastic that we use once and then throw away. (plastic bags, water bottles, silverware)
What is the natural disaster that happens in California every year?
Forest Fires
If we ____________ (recycle) our plastic, the oceans _______ (be) cleaner for the animals.
If we recycle our plastic, the oceans will be cleaner for the animals.
What is the name of the bad guy in "The Lorax"?
The Once-ler
Because of climate change, some animals are going EXTINCT. What does EXTINCT mean?
It means that there are no more left. All the animals of that species are dead.
Many animals, such as the koala and the sea turtle, are _____________ because of climate change, and they may become extinct soon.
1) conserved
2) endangered
3) reduced
4) protected
ENDANGERED
Falling snow, ice, and rock is called an ____________.
AVALANCHE
You _________ (see) a number on plastic bottles if you _________ (look) inside the recycling symbol. This tells you how easy it is to recycle the product.
You will see a number on plastic bottles if you look inside the recycling symbol. This tells you how easy it is to recycle the product.
What was the name of the ghost ship in our mystery story?
Mary Celeste
One of the problems with pollution is that they are made from NONRENEWABLE resources. What are some of these nonrenewable resources? Why are they called this?
Oil, Coal, Gas
Once we use them, there are no more left.
Using the future tense (I will, I am going to) make three promises or plans about what you will do to fight pollution and/or climate change. You can't repeat the same sentence twice.
(Example: I am going to recycle more paper and plastics.)
Name three different natural disasters and describe them to me.
TEACHER'S CHOICE
If we __________ (share) our cars or _______ (take) the bus, this ___________ (lower) the amount of air pollution we create.
If we share our cars or take the bus, this will lower the amount of air pollution we create.
Which natural disaster is being described?
It is so dry and hot. I haven't had water in over 24 hours, and I haven't seen rain in 4 months. The plants are dying and the animals are all leaving, searching for water just like me.
Drought
We need to begin to CONSERVE our resources, because they are running out. What does it mean to CONSERVE?
It means to save or protect resources, environment, animals, etc.
What are two things you can do to make people more AWARE of pollution and climate change?
I can...
1) Hang up posters or post online.
2) Protest or write letters to law makers.
3) Talk to people and share facts with them.
What are three things you can do to PREPARE for a natural disaster?
TEACHER'S CHOICE
If I ________ (not pass) my last English assessment, Miss Kayla _________ (cry) for days.
If I don't pass my last English assessment, Miss Kayla will cry for days.
The world's largest volcano can be found where?
1) Japan
2) Hawaii
3) Pompei
4) Malaysia
Hawaii - These islands were entirely created by volcanoes, and the largest volcanoes in the world can be found there.