“ For Every Action There Is A Reaction” Environment and the Global Community Grade 9 Social...

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Environment and the Global Community

Grade 9 Social Studies

Inquiry QuestionsInquiry QuestionsDoes globalization influence our

environment? Is the title quote true when it

comes to the environment?Does your behavior affect us

globally? How?

Outcome 9.4.1Outcome 9.4.1Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between environmental issues in Atlantic Canada and global environmental issues.

A Reality Check A Reality Check DemonstrationDemonstration“The World As An Apple”

Environment IssuesEnvironment IssuesBrainstorm as many

environmental issues as you can in groups.

Environmental IssuesEnvironmental IssuesBrainstorm Possibilities:*Diaper disposal in landfills, waste watch,

littering, pollution of air and water, pipelines, fracking, energy sources, electricity, North Pacific Gyre, deforestation, building of highways, climate change, global warming, resource depletion, habitat destruction

Domestic/Global CriteriaDomestic/Global CriteriaWord Wall- local, domestic,

magnitude, criteriaClass Activity- Develop a list of

criteria to determine if issues are global or domestic

What makes an issue global?

Domestic/ Global CriteriaDomestic/ Global CriteriaCriteria to consider:

-# of people affected-# of countries/regions affected-magnitude of consequences-time required to solve the issue-length of time the affects exist

Domestic/Global CriteriaDomestic/Global CriteriaNewspaper Investigation Group

Activity-Cut 5 articles about the environment from the newspaper.-Attach articles to chart paper-Using criteria, decide if it is a domestic issues or a global issue. List reasons why you made your decisions beside the articles.-Share with the class

Domestic/Global CriteriaDomestic/Global CriteriaExample

Drawing ConclusionsDrawing ConclusionsMost environmental issues affect

the global world in one way or the other. We all share this planet. For every action we take for or against the environment, there will be a reaction somehow globally.

Outcome 9.4.1 Outcome 9.4.1 AssessmentAssessment“For Every Action There is Reacti

Outcome 9.4.2Outcome 9.4.2Analyze factors that contribute to environmental issues

Contributing FactorsContributing FactorsWhat are the factors that

contribute to environmental issues? Brainstorm ideas.

Contributing Factors: 3 Contributing Factors: 3 Interrelated CategoriesInterrelated Categories1. Economic- consumerism (WW) and the

desire for profitability (WW) often creates scenarios where the environment is taken advantage of

(Possible Solution- corporations voluntarily engage in “green” practices to gain competitive advantages with increasingly environmentally-conscious consumers, businesses in the fossil-fuel energy sector begin moving to zero-emission and renewable fuel sources)

Contributing Factors: 3 Contributing Factors: 3 Interrelated CategoriesInterrelated Categories2. Political- governments have not

always been proactive in their efforts to protect and preserve the environment, and are often reluctant to interfere with industry and business

(Possible Solution- governments enact legislation which a) safeguards critical environmental resources, and b) proactively averts potential environmental problems)

Contributing Factors: 3 Contributing Factors: 3 Interrelated CategoriesInterrelated Categories3. Social- high demand for consumer

goods has produced a society where little consideration has been given to the negative impact on the environment of this behavior

(Possible Solution- consumer behavior favors products and services that are environmentally sustainable, thus displacing non-sustainable goods and services)

PerspectivePerspective

Why is knowing the perspective of someone important to understanding their ideas?

Perspectives on Perspectives on EnvironmentEnvironmentWhat is the Canadian

Government’s environmental record?

How has it been a contributing factor to the problem?

How has it been a part of the solution?

What is the perspective of Canadians about the government record?

Perspectives on Perspectives on EnvironmentEnvironmentWhat is the perspective of these articles?Articles:

* “Support for Harper’s Environmental Record Increasing, Polls Show”

*“Tories Appear To Be rebranding Stephen Harper as ‘The Environmental Prime Minister”“French Climate Envoy Denied Meeting With Harper”*“Harper Named World’s ‘Worst Villain’ After Damning Report”

http://www.climatechange.gc.ca/default.asp?lang=En&n=E18C8F2D-1- Government site on climate change

Perspectives on Perspectives on EnvironmentEnvironmentAnalysis Graphic Organizer

“Climate Change: Time To Act”- article, carton, analysis questions

2nd KISH Social Studies Community Meeting

Scenario: A group of investors want to build a shopping mall complex in Kensington. It will require the draining and filling in of the local wetland.

Roles:*Local Contractor

*Representative of the Department of the Environment*Representative of the Provincial department of Economic Development*Potential Mall Merchant*Land Owner*Representative of A Local Environmental Group

2nd KISH Social Studies Community Meeting

Make sure to consider political, economic and social factors.

Meet in groups and write out a description of the perspective of your character about this issue.

Present your ideas at the community meeting.

Assessment

Perspectives on Perspectives on EnvironmentEnvironmentWatch “An Inconvenient Truth”

What factors does Al Gore believe influence the environment? (Economic, political, social)

Documentary Graphic Organizer

Perspectives on Perspectives on EnvironmentEnvironmentDoes anyone else have a

perspective about what Al Gore believes to be true?

Research ideas.

Google Assessment

SustainabilitySustainability

Word Wall:renewable resourcenon-renewable resourceecological footprintcarbon footprintSutainabilitySustainable development

Are you contributing to sustainability?Ecological Footprint ActivitySustainability Quiz Site #1Sustainability Quiz Site #2Sustainability Site #3

SustainabilitySustainability“Sustainability Easily Explained”“Plastic Planet”“Our Sustainability Path in Canada”Does that mean we are doing great?

We have a poor record as we found out when we read the articles. Conaco Phillips? Who are they? What is their perspective?

What is the perspective and What is the perspective and main idea?main idea?Step 1: Each group create a statement that

identifies the perspective and main idea of each point.

Step 2: Choose 1 representative from your group to go up to the front of the room and share your statement, along with the other reps.

Step 3: Class votes on the most accurate one.

Step 4: Write best one beside image on chart paper and post.

Cartoons Analysis Graphic Organizer

What is the perspective and What is the perspective and main idea?main idea?

What is the perspective and What is the perspective and main idea?main idea?“The Story of Stuff”“The Story of Solutions”

Personal Influence On SustainabilityHow are you as a consumer

contributing to sustainability ? Which of your actions are

unsustainable?

Create Anchor Chart

Personal Influence On SustainabilitySustain and Drain ISustain and Drain II

Paper Airplane Assessment

Outcome 9.4.3Outcome 9.4.3Investigate a current global issue

FrackingFrackingFracking- A current local issue that

has global implications (WW) “Fracking Explained:Opportunity or Danger?” “Animation of Hydraulic Fraturing” “New Brunswick Protest” “The Shale Gas Debate Moves to New Brunswick 2013” “What is Fracking and Why is It SO Controversial?”

“Fracking: A Global Perspective” “Shale Gas: Government of Canada” “Natural Resources Canada”

The PointEffective long term solutions to

environmental problems often require new ways of thinking about the ways humans live and relate to each other in our world. We have to change.

Investigate a Global Environmental Issue Assessment

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