THEME 2 THE WORLD AROUND ME Understand 1. (a) Use your dictionary to look up the underlined words in this blog entry.
(b) Add the words and their definitions to the vocabulary builder on pages 1–2 of your Portfolio.
(c) Put each of these words into a sentence. 2. According to the blog entry, what problems is the world currently facing?
3. What does the blog estimate will happen to demand for water and food over the next 40 years?
4. What does Ramez Naam suggest is the reason behind the challenges that the Earth faces?
5. According to Ramez Naam, what is the ultimate solution to the problems that the environment is facing?
Explore
1. Do you agree with the author that ‘the ultimate solution to those problems is innovation’? Explain your answer.
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2. Do you think this blog entry is an example of informative or persuasive writing? Give reasons for your answer with reference to the content and style of the blog.
Investigate
Work in groups to research one of the challenges to the environment listed below. Global warming Ozone layer depletion Overpopulation Acid rain Deforestation Ocean acidification Urban sprawl
When you have found out as much as you can about your topic, work as a group to come up with a list of changes humans could make to help stop or prevent the issue.
Create
1. Use the information you researched and the solutions you came up with to create a conservation awareness poster to be displayed in your classroom.
2. Write a six-step guide for students about changes they could make in their daily lives to help conserve the environment.
