Kids Care for the Earth by Gare Thompson

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Kids Care for the Earthby Gare Thompson

• Cyberlesson created by
• Tami Raspanti

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Introduction
What effects do people have on the environment?
Did you know we need clean air to breathe, and
fresh water to drink and grow crops, in order to
live? Did you ever think about what your life
would be like if there was not enough clean water
or air? Today you will learn what you can
do to help take care of the earths important
natural resources so we all have enough air,
water, and land for our future.

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Materials

• A copy of the text Kids Care for the Earth
• A computer with internet access
• A pencil
• A Response Journal
• Printed copy of the graphic organizer and
  anticipation guide
• A brown paper grocery bag
• Crayons or markers

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Before Reading Activities First, take a
Scavenger Hunt to identify the important features
of the nonfiction text Kids Care for the Earth.
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Scavenger Hunt
Try to locate the following parts of the
nonfiction text Kids Care for the Earth. Then
pick two features from the choices below and
write down what purpose they serve in your
journal.

• Headings
• Table of Contents
• Pictures
• Glossary
• Captions
• Index

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• Then test your knowledge.
• Use the anticipation guide to find out how
  much you might already know about taking care of
  the earth and how people impact our world.

To find out more first click on the earth, then
on the next screen click on the words Garbage and
Recycling.
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Anticipation Guide
Read each statement then put an x under agree if
you think it is true, or disagree if you
think it is false.
Agree Disagree
Statement

• _____ Water is an important natural
  resource.

______
______ _____ It is not
possible to conserve, or protect, our
natural resources.
______ _____ Garbage that
is stored in a landfill can not pollute water.
______ _____ One way that
people could help stop polluting is by
driving less often.
______ _____ Recycling
glass does not have an effect on the
environment.
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During Reading
Now lets begin reading..
Listen and follow along as I read pages 5
and 6 aloud to find out about the earths natural
resources. Be prepared to write down the name of
one natural resource in your journal when I have
finished reading. Then predict how you think
people use this natural resource and write that
down in your journal.
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During Reading
Ways people use resources

• Listen and follow along as I read pages 7
  through 12 to see if the author talked about your
  prediction on how water, land, or air is used.
  When we are done reading, be prepared to add
  other ways that people use water, land, and air.

air land water
Then together we will complete the chart that
shows the different ways that air, land, and
water are used today.
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During Reading (pages 13-18)
While were reading, think about the causes of
pollution, and be prepared to fill in the blank
on the cause and effect statement below. Then
you will write it in your journal and explain
what can be done to stop this from happening.
________ causes the ______ to become polluted.
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During Reading Activities
While we read pages 19 through 22 think about the
things that can be done to protect the earths
resources. When were done, you will need to
support the following statement in your response
journal using evidence from the text.
There are many ways that we can protect the
earths resources.
Hint Use the TES format. Tell the
answer. Explain with examples. Say it again.
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After Reading Activities

• Now that we have read about the earths
  resources, go back to the anticipation guide that
  you completed before reading.
• Reread each statement and decide if you
  need to change your answers. Then in your small
  groups compare your answers and share your
  thoughts about why you agree or disagree.
• Then, talk with your group about the
  effects that people have on the environment.
  Think about good ways and not so good ways and
  be ready to share your ideas with the class. Be
  sure to use examples from the text and websites
  to support your responses.

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Beyond Reading

• Now its your turn to make a difference
• Think of one thing that you can do to help
  conserve a natural resource, or to help the
  environment, so that in the future we will all
  have enough clean air, water and land. Then your
  job will be to use a recycled paper grocery bag
  and make a poster that shows what kids like you
  can do to make a difference. (Be sure to use
  words and pictures).

To find out more about conservation visit the
websites below http//dnr.wi.gov/org/caer/
ce/eek/index.htm www.ecodkids.ca/pub/index.cfm
www.recyclezone.org.uk
If you need help with your poster, click on the
recycling bin.
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Rubric
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Credits

• Websites
• http//dnr.wi.gov/org/caer/ce/eek/index.htm
• www.ecodkids.ca/pub/index.cfm
• www.recyclezone.org.uk
• www.lindabook.com/helptheenvironment.html
• pbskids.org/eekoworld/index_flash.html
• Books
• Thompson, Gare, Kids Care for the Earth, National
  Geographic, Washington D.C., 2002.