C1.1 Environment Podcast Listening

Hi all!

In our next class I would like to discuss something difficult to discuss when it comes to environmental activism: Our carbon footprints. How much do we, as individuals, contribute to climate change?

Please start by taking this carbon footprint quiz to see how many Earths we would need if everyone on Earth lived like you. Don't worry, I'll do this too and reveal my answer in class.

After you take your quiz and get the results, I want you to listen to this podcast about our impact on the Earth. What do the people in the podcast have to say about the topic and what is the problem they are dealing with? How would you deal with this issue? What is your answer to the question, "If you gave up flying, how would your life change?"

Terrestrial Podcast Listening

Terrestrial Podcast: Have a blank page to take notes on as we listen. 

1.       What generation is the announcer from?

2.       How are Ashley and her husband feeling about having kids?

3.       How does her friend describe the decision to become parents?

a.       It’s a logical, rational choice.

b.      Its much more primal and instinctual.

c.       Its not something that really needs to be planned for.

d.      The environment played no role in their decision.

4.       For Travis and Mary who is the only baby they want in their lives.

5.       For Travis, what was the first event that he witnessed that influenced his environmental awareness?

6.       Is Travis optimistic about the future? Why or not?

7.       How has Mary’s views on kids changed over time?

8.       What is her view on having children and climate change?

   

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9.       How responsible is the United States of America for resource usage/greenhouse gas emissions?

10.   World number 1 and World number 2 in the environmental “Choose your own adventure.” What is the difference?

11.   What can we expect to be happening frequently by the end of this century?

12.   What will be the consequences of such events?

13.   The Voluntary Human Extinction Movement. How should we see our greatest accomplishments as a species according to them?

14.   “Natalist propaganda.” How does Les define this?

15.   How many people can we expect to be living on Earth by 2100?

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16.   Keenan and Brianna have what opinion about climate and family planning?

17.   “It’s not right to blame children for the problems of the world.” Does this argument work for you or no?

18.   How can having a child be an environmentally friendly choice?

19.   How could his idea be done without government intervention?

20.   More education leads to what…?

21.   How can having a child lead to a more environmentally friendly world?

Terrestrial Episode

Environmental Disasters Project

Assignment: Presentation on an Environmental Disaster of Your Choosing.

Your presentation must address the following:

• Where and when did this event occur?
• Were there any measures that should have been taken to prevent this catastrophe?
• What happened during the lead up to the event?
• What were the initial consequences? What were the long term impacts?
• What was done as a result to prevent this kind of disaster from happening again?
• In your opinion, will an event like this happen again or not?
• Please include any additional information you deem to be relevant. 

You should either create a Prezi or a Powerpoint presentation to present your findings to the class. 

In addition you should create a Kahoot! Kahoot instructions can be found HERE!

Good luck!

Resources:

List of Environmental Disasters

Natural and Man Made Disasters

Tragic Effects of Man Made Disasters

Wildlife Project C1.2

The passenger pigeon, hunted to extinction. 

Groups

1. Gabriel / Octavio / Sebastian - Cottontop Tamarin

2. Arienne / Salma / Macarena - Vicuna

3. Franco / Valentina / Agostina - Snow Leopard

4. Andre / Andrea / Francheska - Quokka

5. Valentina / Ignacio / Emilia - Pudu

6. Abril / Eugenia - Sea Turtle

Issues your presentation should address. 

1. What kinds of behavior does the species exhibit? What does it eat? Where does it live? Be specific and tell us any information you think is relevant. 

2. If the animal is endangered why is this and what is being done to save it? If the animal is not endangered what activities could damage its habitat?

3. Why is this animal important to its ecosystem? What would happen if it went extinct?

Ways to make your presentation:

Powerpoint, Google Slides (Powerpoint you can work on with others simultaneously), Prezi

After your presentation you should present your Kahoot. 5 questions will suffice. 

So, in total, your presentation should be no more than 10 minutes, including your Kahoot.

Click here to make your Kahoot!

Please find me if you have any questions. Be creative, engage your audience, and show enthusiasm!!!

B1.1 Environment Project

I want you and a partner to create a pamphlet or document you can give to people about an environmental problem. Problems we have discussed in class are...

- Deforestation (Cutting down trees for use as furniture, paper, farmland, etc.)
- Extinction (When animals no longer exist)
- Air pollution
- Water usage (Drought)
- Nuclear pollution

There are many others and if you want to choose a different one please ask first!

In your pamphlet you should have this information.

1. What are the causes of the problem?

Ex. Deforestation. 1. People use a lot of paper. 2. People want wood to.... 3. People cut down trees so they can farm and graze animals. 

2. What effects does the problem have on the environment? (Use google to search for effects)

Ex. If we cut down the trees, there will be no place for the world to live?

3. What can we do to solve the problem?

I will provide you with paper and markers!