esl: going green (environmental vocabulary)
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Board work: Other than making landscapes look dirtyand ugly, what are some other negative effects of Litter?
Some Effects ofLittering…
It’s not just ugly…
Litter attracts rats/disease
Litter can harm animals
Litter can be a fire hazard
Litter encourages more Litter
Litter canaffect thetourist economy..
Toxic Waste is supposed to be properly treated at factories… but “loose” regulations can lead to Illegal d____________.
Toxic Waste is supposed to be properly treated at factories… but “loose” regulations can lead to Illegal DUMPING.
What are some negative effects of Illegal Dumping of toxic wastes intowaterways?
Health & Safety of people and animals
Dead marine life
abnormal animalsToxic food and farms
Can you name any environmental problems thatyou experience living in HCMC?
Does your family ever… - save water & electricity
- recycle - re-use items
- grow your own food?
*Environmental Quiz!
Let’s test how much you know about our environment!
What is pollution?
A. Things found by the side of the road
B. The ability to repair damage
C. When something is contaminated or made dirty
D. Whatever is left behind when people leave
What is pollution?
A. Things found by the side of the road
B. The ability to repair damage
C. When something is contaminated or made dirty
D. Whatever is left behind when people leave
What happens when people dump wastes from homes or factories into oceans, lakes, or rivers?
A: it flows to other parts of the world
B: it kills animals and plants living there
C: it causes water pollution
D: B and C
What happens when people dump wastes from homes or factories into oceans, lakes, or rivers?
A: it flows to other parts of the world
B: it kills animals and plants living there
C: it causes water pollution
D: B and C
How do people contribute to land pollution?
A: littering
B: recycling
C: conserving
D: spilling oil
How do people contribute to land pollution?
A: littering
B: recycling
C: conserving
D: spilling oil
If a product is biodegradable, what does that mean?A. It can be eaten
B.You can throw it into the ocean
C. It cannot be recycled
D.It can break down naturally with exposure to sun, air or water
If a product is biodegradable, what does that mean?A. It can be eaten
B.You can throw it into the ocean
C. It cannot be recycled
D.It can break down naturally with exposure to sun, air or water
Plastic is useful in many ways, but what does it NOT do thus causing pollution?
A. Biodegrade
B. Melt
C. Be recycled
D. Change shape
Plastic is useful in many ways, but what does it NOT do thus causing pollution?
A. Biodegrade
B. Melt
C. Be recycled
D. Change shape
*old cooking oil is now being turnedinto biodegradable plastic
Car fumes and factory smoke that can cover a city and causes pollution is called what?
A.Haze
B.Smog
C.Smoke
D.Fog
Car fumes and factory smoke that can cover a city and causes pollution is called what?
A.Haze
B.Smog
C.Smoke
D.Fog
In developing countries what sometimes happens with the raw sewage which form pollution?
A. It is used to fertilize crops
B. It runs into the rivers
C. It gets buried behind the towns
D. It runs through a treatment plant
In developing countries what sometimes happens with the raw sewage which form pollution?
A. It is used to fertilize crops
B. It runs into the rivers
C. It gets buried behind the towns
D. It runs through a treatment plant
*Environmental Vocabulary
People who advocates theprotection of the environmentand wildlife is called a C______________________
People who advocates theprotection of the environmentand wildlife is called a CONSERVATIONIST
This word means, “to save”. To help the planet, we should c water and electricity at home.
This word means, “to save”. To help the planet, we should CONSERVE water and electricity at home.
What are some easy ways YOU can helpconserve energy & water in your home?
REDUCE your showertime to save water.
Aim for 5-8 minutes.
Turn off the faucet/ tap- when brushing your teeth- when washing dishes
Create your garden using plantsthat don’t require muchwater.
Turn off the lightswitch when you leave a room
Use fans & windows to cool down your house(instead of the air conditioner)
Be Quick! Don’t stand in front of the fridge for a longtime. Know what you want, and get it quickly!
Start buying & usingenergy-efficient light bulbs for your house.
UNPLUG electrical equipment (TVs, chargers, lamps)and appliances (microwave, coffee maker, washing
machine)
when not using them. Even when not in use, these items still use some electricity.
REPLACE old appliances(ACs, washing machines, fridges, etc.)
And buy newer, energy- saving models.
What do you usually do with the following items? :
Empty bottles
Empty food jars
Empty egg cartons
plastic bags
old newspapers / junk mail
Food Scraps
One way to help the environment is toREUSE items.
For example:
Plastic Bottles can be reused for….
Bird Feeder
hanging wall garden
cat feeder Cute Planter
Empty Food Jars…
store rice, beans, & other ingredients
Flower VaseBracelet holder
candle holders
hold small objects
salad to-go
Now, what can you do with an egg carton?
paint holder for kids
desk drawer organizer
egg + egg carton planters
Hold Christmas ornaments
trash bin liner
Food storage (also with plastic bottles!)
knit a new bag!
crafts
envelopes
wrapping paper
Scrapbooking
glass cleaner
Food scraps
oranges & limes in the sinkto make it smell goodegg shell planters
give old bread and cereal to birds
Feed animals
coffee mask
garden
Of course, we can’t reuse everything. But, we can r_______________
Of course, we can’t reuse everything. But, we can RECYCLE
So, remember to…
What are some other ways you can stay safe & healthy inyour city environment?
Wear a proper face maskuse an air purifier in your house
stay indoors when pollution is badTry to eat Organic food
Encourage your family and friendsto reduce, reuse & recycle
walk or bike join a local environmental group