The Environment, Our Environment “ what we know and what we don ’ t ” with David Attenborough

Vocabulary from “ Conversation Questions Environment & Pollution ” litter litter ban ban recycle recycle nature nature manipulate manipulate community community pollution pollution reduce reduce Increase (-ing) Increase (-ing) standard of living standard of living responsible responsible issue issue programs programs alternative alternative renewable energy renewable energy SUVs SUVs

"You have to behave properly. And you mustn't conceal yourself too well. If you suddenly appeared close to them and took them by surprise, then they would almost certainly charge." "You have to behave properly. And you mustn't conceal yourself too well. If you suddenly appeared close to them and took them by surprise, then they would almost certainly charge."

Understanding a Gentler Nature When we think of the word ‘ environment, ’ what comes to mind? When we think of the word ‘ environment, ’ what comes to mind? Make a list of 5 things: (examples) –Animals –Technology –Famine/ Starvation –Water

What are the Real Dangers of the Environment?

Environmental Problems

Global Warming

Water Pollution

Overpopulation

Starvation

Natural Disasters

Teaching Project The Environment, Our Environment PPT Presentation “ Explore the BBC ” – Science and Nature- Groups (4-5 people) 5min *About 1:15sec for each person; 6 people= 7 1/2 minutes Groups (4-5 people) 5min *About 1:15sec for each person; 6 people= 7 1/2 minutes Topics (Due Today) with a descriptive paragragh (5-6 sent.) Topics (Due Today) with a descriptive paragragh (5-6 sent.) –What specifically will you talk about? –Talk about some special feature of your topic. Details/Outline (Due Next Week) Details/Outline (Due Next Week) –Indicate who will present what information.